On the 2nd April 1982 a group of islands in the South Atlantic, known to some as the Falklands and to others as the Malvinas, was invaded by Argentina, what happened next is now history....

 

"We have lots of new friends"

With these words, Port Stanley's telex operator broke the news of the invasion to a stunned and disbelieving Britain.

The following pages are not here to cover the whole story but to honour the memory of those who did not return. Should you have any article that you would like to see published in this area then please do get in touch using the email link at the bottom of the page.