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The Falklands War - an Argentine account

The Falklands War - an Argentine account

An Argentine conscript remembers his country's doomed military campaign in 1982.

Witness History · BBC World Service

April 5, 20229m 2s

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Show Notes

In our second programme on the Falklands War, Witness History hears from an Argentine soldier who fought in the conflict. Miguel Savage recalls the atrocious weather conditions faced by Argentine conscripts, as well as their mistreatment by officers. And he remembers a terrifying final attack by British troops shortly before the Argentine surrender. Presented by Simon Watts; original interview conducted in 2012 by Tim Sturtridge.

PHOTO: Argentine troops in the Falklands shortly after the invasion (Getty Image)