Q&A: The Falklands War of 1982 (Ad-free)
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Since I spent a couple weeks hiking across the Falklands and then visiting battlefields (and penguins), it seems reasonable to do a Q&A video about the place and the 1982 war there between Argentina and the UK. All the questions were provided by Forgotten Weapons Patrons:
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01:38 - How did the FAL perform, seeing as both sides used it?
03:43 - Effectiveness of light and heavy weapons in the war
Pegasus Tests video on how to get to the Falklands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHIe-puWyKI
08:49 - Would the British have been better off Yomping with AR15s, like the SAS used?
10:09 - Is there much local animosity to Argentina today?
12:21 - Local food and adult beverages
15:31 - What do people do for fun on the Falklands?
17:52 - Oldest small arm in service during the war?
20:18 - Military equipment wreckage on the islands
22:06 - Value of full powered rifle round in the FI terrain?
24:31 - Minefields
25:44 - Interaction of weapons with different effective ranges
28:46 - Did Exocet spur development of CIWS?
31:00 - What has been done to defend the islands against another invasion?
33:51 - Issues with an army designed to fight the USSR in Europe deploying to the South Atlantic?
35:30 - Weirdest weapon used in the conflict?
36:29 - Field modifications of small arms and unique kit
38:20 - Were British vehicle at risk of damage there?
39:40 - Engagement ranges
40:23 - Relevancy of bayonet fighting
41:28 - Unique equipment used by the Falkland Islands Defense Force
43:27 - American view of the Falklands War today
44:41 - Which Yomp route did we take?
45:01 - Did we visit Ajax Bay or the cemetery?
46:00 - Reality vs my expectations of the islands
46:57 - How would the war go if it happened today instead of in 1982?
48:25 - Did British soldiers use Argentine FALs?
Comments
Thank you for the insight into the events of 1982. I remember two British Vulcan bombers were at a Texas airshow, on their way back home from missions to the Falklands. One Vulcan and crew were on static display and the other Vulcan performed a memorable flight demonstration.
EyeBall
2025-01-04 02:15:03 +0000 UTCI have heard that at least one DeLisle carbine was appropriated from a museum an sent to the conflict, any mention of that in your info?
Daniel Standridge
2025-01-03 21:24:43 +0000 UTCThanks for the excellent Q&A. I watched it on Utube too. After watching I just had to take my FAL out to the range and ring the 300 and 400 yd plates. Let freedom ring!
Phil
2025-01-03 18:21:02 +0000 UTCwell that were the guys whom were issued l85s next. that THEY keep the slr in good memory isn't surprising. as long as longer distances would have been the thing I don't think the locals would have been that far behind with smle 303s either. 762fal.. 303 smle... at 300 and beyond with such open terrain sounds like rather slow precise well aimed shots needed. night without todays NV stuff is something else I suppose though. might as well have a sterling.
Guido Schriewer
2025-01-03 18:00:17 +0000 UTC
