Dorset marks Falklands War anniversary

Dorset Council is marking the 42nd anniversary of the start of the Falklands War by flying the White Ensign above County Hall from 2-9 April.

The war started on Tuesday 2 April 1982 when Argentine forces invaded the Falklands, and lasted until 14 June 1982 when Argentinian forces surrendered.

The Falklands War was the first military action since the Second World War that utilised all elements of the armed forces, with over 900 losing their lives, 255 of whom were British personnel.

Around 30,000 sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen and merchant mariners served during the war, large numbers of them now living in Dorset.

Many veterans of the Falklands War still struggle with physical and mental scars, and some have faced life challenges or hardships since the war ended.

Through the Armed Forces Covenant and links to health and wellbeing services, welfare, housing and employment, support is available for both current and past members of the armed forces and their families.

See: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/your-community/armed-forces-covenant/what-is-the-armed-forces-covenant