Lost Voices of the Falklands War

‘Remarkable and unique’ Daily Express ‘I never dreamed we’d go to war with Argentina.’ Rear-Admiral John Woodward On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft. From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversi