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Roger Field on His Falklands War

Roger Field on His Falklands War

The Falklands veteran discusses the Falklands conflict, including some of the more controversial elements.
Roger Field

Roger Field, many congratulations on the new title, Scimitar into Stanley. You’ve mentioned that as a member of HQ 5 Brigade on the journey down to the Falklands, you soon realised you needed to keep a diary. What was it about the Brigade Staff and leadership that...

Roger Field on His Falklands War

My Falklands War: The Journey & Wireless Ridge

Veteran of the Falklands, Roger Field, describes the journey down and the attack on Wireless Ridge.
Roger Field

The Journey Down In May 1982, my commanding officer unexpectedly asked me if I would like to go on an all expenses paid luxury cruise to the Falkland Islands, attached to the HQ element of 5th Infantry Brigade, aboard the grandest liner afloat: Queen Elizabeth II. The...