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You know, fairly early in the war, the Argies literally rolled a bomb or two out of the back of a Hercules..and funnily enough it hit an American merchant ship called the...Hercules!
Events of 2nd April 1982:
At midnight Argentina puts Operation Rosario into action by bringing ships into position off the Islands;
Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am;
Argentine special forces land at Mullet Creek at 4.30am, more troops land at York Bay at 5.30am, and by 6am are engaged in battle with the Royal Marines - 3 Argentines are killed;
The main Argentine landing force begins disembarking at Stanley at 8am, by which time the airstrip is cleared and the 25th Regiment flies in;
Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control;
Galtieri hails the "recovery" of the Malvinas, saying Argentina had been left no option other than military action, while Carrington tells Parliament "Port Stanley is now occupied by Argentine military forces";
During the afternoon Governor Hunt (dressed in full regalia), other Foreign Office officials and the captured Royal Marines are forcibly evacuated by the Argentines to Montevideo;
Brigadier General Mario Menendez is appointed governor of 'Islas Malvinas' and Dependenciesz;
Stanley renamed 'Puerto Argentino';
Argentines radio news of the surrender around Grytviken at 10.30am;
Royal Marines on South Georgia attack the Argentine forces at 12.30pm but after inflicting heavy damage surrender to a far-superior force at 2.30pm;
Britain orders Argentine diplomats out of the country;
Bank of England freezes Argentine assets in Britain;
Emergency cabinet meeting approves the sending of the task force to liberate the Islands;
MPs are recalled for a special Saturday sitting of the House of Commons (first since Suez);
9 navy ships on exercise in the Mediterranean sail south;
Britain's UN ambassador Sir Anthony Parsons puts a draft resolution to the Security Council condemning the hostilities and demanding immediate Argentine withdrawal from the Islands
The Argentine occupying forces issue the following communiques to the Falkland Islanders:
Communiqués Issued to Civilian Population
By Argentine Army of Occupation
2 April 1982
Communique No.1
Malvinas Operation Theatre Command
The Commander of the Malvinas Operation Theatre, performing his duties as ordered by the Argentine Government, materialises heretofore the historic continuity of Argentine Sovereignty over the Islas Malvinas.
At this highly important moment for all of us, it is my pleasure to greet the people of the Malvinas and exhort you to co-operate with the new authorities by complying with all of the instructions that will be given through oral and written communiques, in order to facilitate the normal life of the entire population.
Islas Malvinas 02 Abril 1982
OSVALDO JORGE GARCIA
General de Division
Comandante del Teatro de Operaciones
MALVINAS
Communique No.2
Relief of Authorities
As of now, the colonial and military authorities of the British Government are effectively relieved of their charges, and shall be sent back to their country today, with their families and personal effects. Furthermore it is hereby made known that General of Division Osvaldo Jorge Garcia, on behalf of the Argentine Government, is taking power of the Government of the Islas Malvinas, Georgias del Sur and Sandwich del Sur.
Islas Malvinas 02 Abril 1982
OSVALDO JORGE GARCIA
General de Division
Comandante del Teatro de Operaciones
MALVINAS
Communique No.3
Instructions for the Population
As a consequence of all the necessary actions taken, and in order to ensure the safety of the population, all people are to remain at their homes until further notice. New instructions will be issued. The population must bear in mind that, in order to ensure the fulfilment of these instructions, military troops shall arrest all people found outside their homes.
To avoid inconvenience and personal misfortunes, people are to abide by the following:-
1. Should some serious problem arise and people wish to make it known to the Military Authorities, a white piece of cloth is to be placed outside the door. Military patrols will visit the house so as to be informed and provide a solution.
2. All schools, shops, stores, banks, pubs and Clubs are to remain closed until further notice.
3. All infringements shall be treated according to what is stated in Communique (Edict) No.1.
4. All further instructions shall be released through the local broadcasting station which shall remain in permanent operation.
Islas Malvinas 02 Abril 1982
OSVALDO JORGE GARCIA
General de Division
Comandante del Teatro de Operaciones
MALVINAS
Communique No.4
Guarantees
The Governor of the Islas Malvinas, Georgias del Sur, and Sandwich del Sur, General of Division Osvaldo Jorge Garcia, notifies the population that -
Faithfully upholding the principles stated in the National Constitution and in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Argentine people, he guarantees:
1. The continuity of the way of life of the people of the Islands.
2. Freedom of worship.
3. Respect for private property.
4. Freedom of labour.
5. Freedom to enter, leave, or remain in the Islands.
6. Improvement of the population's standard of living.
7. Normal supply situation.
8. Health assistance.
9. Normal functioning of essential public services.
Furthermore, the population is exhorted to continue normally with their activities, as part of the moment in which this will be stated, with the support of the Argentine Government, in an atmosphere of peace, order and harmony.
Islas Malvinas 02 Abril 1982
OSVALDO JORGE GARCIA
General de Division
Comandante del Teatro de Operaciones
MALVINAS
You know, fairly early in the war, the Argies literally rolled a bomb or two out of the back of a Hercules..and funnily enough it hit an American merchant ship called the...Hercules!
People gather to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falkland War between Britain and Argentina at the memorial dedicated to them in downtown Buenos Aires April 2, 2007. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)
Argentinian veterans of the Falklands war along with local residents attend a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the war against Britain, in Ushuaia, southern Argentina. Argentina clung to its claim of sovereignty over Britain's Falkland Islands Monday as the two countries marked the 25th anniversary of their war over the small Atlantic islands.(AFP/Juan Mabromata)
Argentinian veterans of the Falklands war hoist their national flag during the 25th anniversary of the war against Britain in Ushuaia, southern Argentina. Argentina clung to its claim of sovereignty over Britain's Falkland Islands Monday as the two countries marked the 25th anniversary of their war over the small Atlantic islands.(AFP/Juan Mabromata)
Veterans check names at the cenotaph for the Argentine soldiers killed in combat during the Malvinas/Falkland war in 1982 during the celebrations to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict, in Buenos Aires. Argentina clung to its claim of sovereignty over Britain's Falkland Islands Monday as the two countries marked the 25th anniversary of their war over the small Atlantic islands.(AFP/Daniel Garcia)
Children throw flowers into the ocean remembering the Argentinean fallen soldiers during the Falklands war, after a Memorial ceremony in the southern city of Ushuaia, Monday, April 2, 2007, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) southwest of the islands. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the Falklands islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
Argentina's Vice President Daniel Scioli addresses the ceremony commemorating the 25 anniversary of the Falklands war, Monday, April 2, 2007 in Ushuaia, the southernmost Argentine city some 700 kilometers, 440 miles, southwest of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines, where Argentine troops rolled onto beaches in 1982, stunning island residents of British descent. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
An Argentina's army soldier stand on guard front the monument to the Fallen Soldiers before the Memorial remembering the Argentinean fallen at the Falklands war in the southern city of Ushuaia, Monday April 2, 2007, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) southwest of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines, to mark the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
Children wave home-made Argentine flags as a war veteran holds a largest one with a drawing of the Falklands islands in the center which reads 'Will be back', after the Memorial remembering the Argentine fallen at the Falklands war in the southern city of Ushuaia, Monday April 2, 2007, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) southwest of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines. The ceremony was to mark the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
War veterans and their children carry a large Argentinean flag as they arrive to attend a Memorial remembering the Argentinean fallen at the Falklands war in the southern city of Ushuaia, Argentina, Monday, April 2, 2007, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) southwest of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines, to mark the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
War veterans and their children carry a large Argentinean flag as they arrive to attend a Memorial remembering the Argentinean fallen at the Falklands war in the southern city of Ushuaia, Argentina, Monday, April 2, 2007, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) southwest of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines, to mark the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
A man touches a Memorial stone with names remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday, April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
An Argentine flag reading "We'll come back (to the islands)" is displayed during a ceremony to pay homage to soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, at the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 2, 2007. Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
Panoramic view of the Memorial remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in the southern city of Ushuaia, Monday April 2, 2007, some 700 kms (440 miles) southwest of the islands to mark the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)
Argentine war veterans attend a ceremony to pay homage to comrades who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, at the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 2, 2007. Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
People look for names at a Memorial stone remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday, April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the Falklands islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Argentine military personnel attend a ceremony to pay homage to soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, at the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 2, 2007. Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
People look for names at a Memorial stone remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday, April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the Falklands islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mirta Castillo places a flower over a Memorial stone remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday, April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the Falklands islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
People look for names at a Memorial monument remembering the Argentinean soldiers killed during the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25 th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the Falklands islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Argentine war veterans and their relatives carry an Argentine flag during a ceremony to pay homage to comrades who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, at the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 2, 2007. Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
Argentina's veterans war pay homage to their comrades fallen in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
People in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007, attend a ceremony at a memorial to the Argentine fallen of the Falklands war. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
People look a fire works in the sky during a ceremony at a Memorial remembering the Argentine fallen at the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
A man holds an Argentine flag duringa ceremony at a Memorial stone remembering the Argentine fallen at the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
People stand above a Memorial stone remembering the Argentine fallen at the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
A man looks at names at a Memorial stone remembering the Argentine fallen at the Falklands war in Buenos Aires, Monday April 2, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Argentina's war veterans hold an Argentine flag during a demonstration to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falkland War between Britain and Argentina at the memorial dedicated to them in downtown Buenos Aires April 2, 2007. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)
Argentina's war veterans pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falkland War between Britain and Argentina at the memorial dedicated to them in downtown Buenos Aires April 2, 2007. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)
People gather to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falkland War between Britain and Argentina at the memorial dedicated to them in downtown Buenos Aires April 2, 2007. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)
A girl holds an Argentine flag during a demonstration to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falkland War between Britain and Argentina at the memorial dedicated to them in downtown Buenos Aires April 2, 2007. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)
Argentina's veterans war pay homage to comrades fallen in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
People gather to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
*DEAD SOLDIERS WARNING*People gather to pay homage to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina the memorial dedicated to them in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
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A mass grave for thirty Argentinian soldiers is seen after the battle for Darwin, during the Falklands conflict in this undated 1982 file photo. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines. The 10-week war killed 712 Argentines, 255 Britons and three islanders. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
The sky lights up as the British frigate HMS Antelope explodes in San Carlos Bay in the Falkland Islands in this May 25, 1982 file photo. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines. The 10-week war killed 712 Argentines, 255 Britons and three islanders. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
Captured Argentinian soldiers are guarded by a British Royal Marine as they await transit out of the area at Goose Green, Falkland Islands, in this June 2, 1982 file photo. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the war between Argentina and Great Britain over the possession of the islands, known as Malvinas by Argentines. The 10-week war killed 712 Argentines, 255 Britons and three islanders. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File)
War veterans Ricardo Rojas (L) and Gustavo Muledo stand in front of the memorial dedicated to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia, April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
Argentine Air Force Mirage warplanes fly above the memorial dedicated to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, in the southernmost Argentine city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
People visit the memorial dedicated to Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War (Guerra de Las Malvinas) between Britain and Argentina, in the southernmost Argentinan city of Ushuaia April 1, 2007. April 2 marks the 25th anniversary of the war over the island chain, known commonly in Argentina as the "Malvinas". About 1,000 people died during the war before Argentina surrendered to the British on June 14, 1982. *******/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA)
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Like an Argentine version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...Originally Posted by Ghelp
l saw rheinmetal 20 mm aa gun system in the second floor of emperial war museum..there was an 88 mm aa gun near..
it was captured in the faklands...it was said that this gun downed a sea king chopper.. but l dont know its true true or false...
I'have an excellent bokk, made the year after called, "Malvinas Testigo de Batallas" made by a Spanish writer it's excellent.
Wrong it was BN Bravo November
I am not aware of any Sea king helos being shot down at all during the conflict.
I think that the only helos shot down were three Gazelles, two at San Carlos shot down by Argie MG fire, and one lost to a probably blue on blue at Fitzroy on 5th June 1982. A Scout was also shot down by an Argie Pucara on 29th May. I think this Scout was the only Air-to-air kill made by an Argie aircraft during the entire conflict.
All other British helos lost were either the result of accidents or anti-ship operations.
I must consult reference on this for further confirmation.
It is generally available in an English language translation as;-
Falklands: Witness Of Battles.
Regards, Oneto15.
Yes
That was corrected about ten pages ago.
You must be a Sniper
falklands
a\ photo by tom smith, bottom of mount longdon, just hope this sort of thing never happens again, RIP all involved,
jimmy
First of all, i don't want to flam out this thread (one of the most impressive, IMO).
I've got a strange feeling with the argentinian flags and slogans ("volveremos") in the cemetery, i deeply respect the fallen (there is no difference for the KIA) but it seems that the deportment of these civilians is not matching with that solemn place.
falkland
photo rear of Ajax bay medical centre, burials lads who never made it. RIP
Jimmy - your personal first hand experience is very much appreciated.
Most of the Argentine veterans are also sporting "volveremos" we will return on their jackets and shirts.Also here you can also see it on the far right engraved.
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