Bonus: 'Piggy' Trotter and bomb disposal
Graham 'Piggy' Trotter recounts his time as a Navy Clearance Driver during the campaign, including the heart-stopping de-fusing of a thousand pound bomb from RFA Sir Lancelot. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
25 Jul 202236min
16. Reflections and response
With hundreds of messages received through the course of the series, Patrick and Saul answer as many questions they can and add some responses from listeners who were involved in the campaign. Hosted ...
18 Jul 20221h
15. Going home
With the military action over, Saul and Patrick cover the aftermath of the war and the impact it had both on the nation and the individuals who were caught up in it. They end with personal reflections...
11 Jul 202234min
14. Surrender
With the Argentine forces routed in the mountains, the British task force roll into Port Stanley as the official surrender finally comes. Hear memories from the islanders, and Patrick's recollection o...
4 Jul 202246min
13. The Battle of Wireless Ridge
In the final phase of the battle for Port Stanley, the momentum of the initial assault continues as British forces assault Wireless Ridge and the Battle of Mount Tumbledown begins. Hosted on Acast. Se...
27 Jun 202237min
12. The Battle for the Mountains
As the war nears its climax, British forces launch an attack on the Argentinian positions despite savage Falkland Island winter weather in the mountains surrounding Port Stanley. Hosted on Acast. Se...
20 Jun 202240min
11. Disaster on the Sir Galahad
In one of the most tragic and horrifying incidents in the war for the British forces, the Sir Galahad landing craft is bombed when fully laden with Welsh Guards. Saul and Patrick explore the decisions...
13 Jun 202255min
10. The race for Port Stanley
As focus turns towards the capital Port Stanley, a treacherous 'yomp' across difficult terrain and conflicting priorities from commanding officers mean the British forces are left vulnerable. Hosted o...
6 Jun 20221h 1min
