How the UK recaptured the Falkland Islands in 1982

Absolutely broke my heart when Major Gen Thompson openly blamed himself for making a decision that may have been the wrong one. Sir, you made the decision you thought was right at the time. This man has an integrity thats so lacking these days.

I'm now 64 and served as a Capt in C coy 42 RM . We did what we had to do and recovered The Falklands Islands.

I was on Sir Galahad, 8 June. The images of burning men is something I will never forget.

Credits should also be given to the Gurkhas who fought alongside the British troops. They're simply fearless

What the Paras did in that war was simply incredible! Hats off to my Brothers from another mother, from a US Para! AATW!

Kudos to the Brits. I was 12 years old when this happened and was glued to the news. Great documentary and God bless the British who died there

It’s an awful place to fight, cold, wet, windy, mostly flat and open terrain without much cover. Kudos to the British military for winning the war so far away with so few fighter aircraft and helicopters

With greatful thanks to ALL who have served our country. You are a different class.

The professionalism of the British soldier, won that war, not to mention the other services and of course the Gurkhas. My experience with the British Army was thro the TA, where I worked with regular NCOs, who were our instructors, they had my utmost respect.

It’s a testament to British command and training that this war was resolved so quickly and with relatively few killed in action. They faced a logistical nightmare that was further complicated by the loss of most of their heavy lift Chinook helicopters when the Atlantic Conveyor was attacked and sunk. How the Brits managed to adapt and overcome the multitude of obstacles they faced is truly remarkable. Not enough attention is given to the strategy , tactics and sheer will that made victory possible. I salute all for their sacrifice.

The Chinook he mentioned only come out of service and is now in a RAF museum. It served in every conflict from the Falklands to the present day.

RIP all the brave men.

The British army will always take away the lessons learnt in war. Which they did from the Falklands. Adapt and be flexible in their approach.

The speed that the task force was put together and set in motion is mind blowing.The logistics involved which enabled the war to be fought is even taught over in the U.S. Putting a military force together in order to prosecute a war some 8,000 miles away without any land base to operate from was impressive to say the least.

Heart ❤️ of steel all involved. Words can't describe how brave you all was. Hat off to ya lads!❤👏👍

Having visited the Falklands during the laying up of the colours for 2d battalion, the Parachute Regiment in 2001, the terrain is among the worst to fight in where most of the key battles occurred. For example, when you see the open grasslands in the video, open grassland is exactly where much of 2 Para we’re when the sun rose in the midst of the assault on Goose Green. Exactly where you do not want to be. On Mount Longdon, there are exposed granite shelves emerging from the earth of a level over 15 meters above ground running parallel in lines across the top. A series of perfect kill zones designed for a defender. Very eye opening trip. I treasure all of it including our engine flame out on or takeoff heading home and our extended delay on our return home to England. As a US service member, I can never be more grateful for going on that rip and the lessons I learned then and throughout that extended time with the Parachute Regiment no doubt benefited me and saved my life, but also saved the lives of countless fellow US paratroopers given the master’s course in counter insurgency I received over those years alongside my British brothers. Every Man an Emperor!

Saw someone on Reddit argue that the islands should belong to Argentina because they're closest to Argentina. Which would mean the UK belongs to France.

I was in the British Army during the Falkland war, but didn't go there as I was in the heavy artillery

The reason why we took back the Falklands is because we had a group of real men who were prepared to go to unimaginable lengths to do so. I have an unwavering amount of respect for these men❤

Fantastic programme. Captured the history beautifully, with the legends of the conflict.