Falklands War 30th anniversary

STEED · 04-01-12, 03:02 PM

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/photos/30-y...333122623.html

Tomorrow marks the start of the war between the UK and Argentina. Operation Rosario was Argentina's plan to recapture the disputed Falkland's.

Torplexed · 04-01-12, 03:27 PM

I've read that apparently the Argentines arrived thinking that they’d be welcomed, and that Britain would let Argentina take over without a fight. They handed out fliers saying: “People of the Malvinas: You have been liberated from the illegal colonial government. The People and Armed Forces of Argentina embrace you as brothers. JOIN US IN FORGING A GREAT FUTURE FOR THE ISLANDS.”

The common soldiers were under a delusion that the islanders were of Argentine descent struggling under the British yoke. They were somewhat chastened to find them speaking English and practicing English customs.

nikimcbee · 04-01-12, 04:11 PM

Any vets from this War here?

Stealhead · 04-01-12, 09:44 PM

Maybe the one guy on here I forget his name but he was a Para in the Royal Army.Not sure he might be a few years too young.

His name is Para something.

Herr-Berbunch · 04-02-12, 02:07 AM

I think you may be referring to Lord Justice, formerly 4Para.

Sailor Steve · 04-02-12, 10:27 AM

Or possibly ParaB.

Kongo Otto · 04-09-12, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealhead

Maybe the one guy on here I forget his name but he was a Para in the Royal Army.

Royal Army?
There is a Royal Navy and there is a Royal Air Force but there is no Royal Army, it's called the British Army.

Oberon · 04-09-12, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kongo Otto

Royal Army?
There is a Royal Navy and there is a Royal Air Force but there is no Royal Army, it's called the British Army.

Indeed. Thanks to the New Model Army and Mr Cromwell

nikimcbee · 04-02-12, 08:05 PM

the plot thickens...
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/bd1c2...#axzz1qvIswDL2

04-01-12, 03:02 PM	#1
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Falklands War 30th anniversary http://uk.news.yahoo.com/photos/30-y...333122623.html Tomorrow marks the start of the war between the UK and Argentina. Operation Rosario was Argentina's plan to recapture the disputed Falkland's. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Any vets from this War here? __________________

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I think you may be referring to Lord Justice, formerly 4Para. __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Or possibly ParaB. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	the plot thickens... http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/bd1c2...#axzz1qvIswDL2 __________________

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I've read that apparently the Argentines arrived thinking that they’d be welcomed, and that Britain would let Argentina take over without a fight. They handed out fliers saying: “People of the Malvinas: You have been liberated from the illegal colonial government. The People and Armed Forces of Argentina embrace you as brothers. JOIN US IN FORGING A GREAT FUTURE FOR THE ISLANDS.” The common soldiers were under a delusion that the islanders were of Argentine descent struggling under the British yoke. They were somewhat chastened to find them speaking English and practicing English customs.

04-01-12, 09:44 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Maybe the one guy on here I forget his name but he was a Para in the Royal Army.Not sure he might be a few years too young. His name is Para something.