With all that's been happening in the news recently I wonder how many people remeber what happened 20 years ago today.


On April 2 1982, a massive invasion of the Islands by Argentine forces took place. The 80 Royal Marines and local volunteer force were overpowered after courageous resistance and the Islands were placed under Argentinian rule. A combined British Task Force was despatched on April 3, the first troops landing at San Carlos Bay on May 21. By June 14, the Argentine invaders had been overcome after fierce sea, land and air battles. 12,000 troops surrendered. 655 Argentinian, 258 Britons, including three Falkland Islands civilians, lost their lives.

Many islanders fear - and some Argentinian commentators hope - that Britain's negotiations with Spain over Gibraltar will set a precedent for capitulation over the Falklands.

The islands, originally colonies of France, then Spain, but never officially part of Argentina, have been in British possession since 1833.

I remember the Falkland war well, I was 14 at the time and my Father was serving with the British Forces. And I remeber when it was all over people waving flags from their cars and celebrating our victory. What are other peoples thoughts on it and memories, where we right to do what we did? was it worth the loss of life?