Battlefield Tours

The Falklands Conflict between Britain and Argentina took place between April and June 1982, during which time both sides lost many lives. Whilst many individual battles took place right across the Islands, some of the fiercest fighting was experienced around the hills of Stanley at such famous sites as Mt Tumbledown, Mt Longdon, Mt William, Mt Harriet, the Two Sisters and Wireless Ridge. Memorials and Monuments can be found at most of these sites, and there is still evidence of the conflict on the ground - including man-made bunkers and fox holes, used munitions and the occasional field kitchen.

A battlefield tour will incorporate some or all of these sites, depending on the length of time available and weather conditions. In addition, selected tours will also head further afield to view some of the major historic sites located outside Stanley.

At Darwin and Goose Green there are several Memorials and Monuments commemorating Britain's 2 Para - who triumphed over the Argentines to free the inhabitants of Goose Green in the first major battle of the Conflict. This difficult and exposed operation was led by Colonel H Jones - who subsequently fell in battle before victory was sealed - his Memorial can be visited on the hills outside Darwin. The Argentine cemetery can also be found just outside Darwin, and is open to the general public. A further half hour journey away is the British cemetery at San Carlos.

Closer to Stanley at Fitzroy and Port Pleasant, there are Memorials for the Welsh Guards, Royal Fleet Auxiliary as well as several personal memorials. Each commemorates the loss of life on the Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram, two British logistics vessels bombed by Argentine Skyhawk aircraft during the transfer of troops, ammunition and equipment on the 8th June.

A battlefield tour can incorporate some or all of these sites, depending on the length of time available and weather conditions. Discuss with a private guide or see what’s offered on board your cruise vessel.