Falklands war - South Georgia recapture

Title

Falklands war - South Georgia recapture

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Special

TX Date

26 Apr 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:06:00

Description

Martin Young (ITN) reports on the successful recapture of South Georgia by British forces after the Argentine invasion of the island in the Falklands war. Looks back at events and involvement of HMS Endurance, with comment from locals, gunfire, marine radio actuality.

Contributors

Martin Young; ITN

Keywords

Great Britain; Military affairs; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Ships; Wars (events); Marines; Helicopters; HMS Endurance; South Georgia; Grytviken

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