Corps of Royal Engineers - Falklands Campaign | The Land Battle | Part 2 | 40th Anniversary

On the 1st of April 1982 not many of us had heard of the Falkland Islands, let alone know where they were? However, on the 2nd April 1982 Argentine Forces invaded the Islands. Triggering the start of Operation CORPORATE and the deployment of the British Armed Forces.
This collection of videos created and authorised for release by the SSVC, will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the campaign and the efforts the personnel went to in order to liberate the Islands.
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[@Fortichuke]

As a Falklands veteran, It saddens me that when they mention the death of col H they also mention other officers by name but then say "nine others" were killed, those 9 others also have names but it seems as though their names were not worth mentioning. Pure snobbery. disgusting.

[@mindyourownbusinessfatty]

As a Falklands vet I agree. RIP Jock Hardman and Tam Mechan.

[@mindyourownbusinessfatty]

I have to slightly take issue with Rick Jolly when he says everyone survived. Many were triaged and died in the field. The never made it to the field hospital.

[@decimated550]

​@@mindyourownbusinessfattyI'm a military vet and I've studied this conflict in my personal reading and I read the magnificent short study called not mentioned in dispatches, and it is indeed an indictment of the poor leadership of Colonel Jones. Apparently by this Arthur's research and that of people he interviewed, Colonel h was merely a control freak and did not allow for the military abilities of his subordinates to be used.

[@mindyourownbusinessfatty]

​@@decimated550well as a Falklands veteran, who was engaged clearing mines in a close location. I am friends with Barry Norman and Phil Cooper who were H Jones radio ops. They state he did nothing that was heroic.

[@888ssss]

i wasnt here but in the years after if you met veterans of this campaign they always had the thousand bullshits stare.

[@serenovistanorte4481]

Que guerra de mierda mis respetos al coronel jhones y respeto a nuestros soldados

[@joserafaelzepeda-garza9971]

Engaño Fiasco Derrota

[@michaelmulligan0]

Were the crew of the helicopter that CASEVAC’ed H Jones injured on his CASEVAC flight ?

[@theracer3500]

My thought is if Lt Col Jones was dead, why would a helicopter dispatched to get his body, surely you would do that after the battle.

[@timhannah4]

Col H Shot in the back 😳 Who'd have though it 👍

[@italogomez4001]

B.I.N. 5
SOLDADO BARAZO
RESPET A SOLDADO BRITÁNICO
HONOR A SOLDADO ARGENTINO

[@gregforrester4851]

Talk about trying to make yourself look like a brilliant tactician the bullshit from those high up is "unbelievable "commanding a lot of brave men no mention of them.

[@Damo3445]

It was the section commanders that did the work, and as usual, the first casualty was the plan. I loved being a section commander, but as with life you must progress on.

[@gregforrester4851]

@@Damo3445 fair enough ,command makes a tactical error they are responsible.

[@mangore623]

It’s called extrapolation. It’s understood that people understand that the battles weren’t won by gay hairdressers in sequinned ballgowns, mincing their way through those mountains.

[@gregforrester4851]

@@mangore623 mate i HAVE respect for all soldier's.

[@mikenorton3294]

I have watched some very good interviews with other ranks who told the on the ground story. Much better.
If you want to watch some very good and real battle facts watch the 225 episodes of fighting men of rhodesia / john van zyl.

[@allan330]

so much middle class me me me