Articles related to "Falklands"

Since being discovered by European explorers, few people have actually lived on the Falklands islands, but many countries have claimed ownership.

Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.

For visitors wishing to escape from town and city life, Fife has many fascinating villages to visit. Four of the best for tourists are described here.

In many ways, the political moves made by Britain in the late seventies and early eighties encouraged Argentina to attack the Falklands.

One of the few and the most complete travel guides to the relatively undiscovered Falkland Islands.

Great Britian and Argentina placed their most experianced pilots at the controls of some of the most capable combat aircraft in the world and fought an epic air war.

Could 20 Sea Harrier Jump Jets really take on the whole of the Argentinean Air Force, an Air Force armed with French Mirage fighters and Exocet missiles?

After an intial embarrasment, the Royal Marines and Royal Army retook the Falkland islands in a three week ground campaign

In 1982 the world saw the only major naval conflcit of the latter half of the 20th Century. This was a war of the antiship cruise missle, submarines and aircraft carriers

There is a surprisingly large penguin population outside of the Antarctic. Among the non-Antarctic birds are the Magellanic penguins of South America.

The Seno Otway Penguin Colony in Southern Chile is gaining popularity thanks to a slew of popular films on penguins.

Rook, like its predecessors, shows Shearwater's penchant for extremes and why it's one of the best new indie bands in years.

The delta winged airplane, the Vulcan bomber, was phased out of Air Force service in 1984. But call sign XH558 is once again thrilling spectators at air displays.

The concept behind the battlecruiser was simple. Faster than anything that can outgun them. Bigger guns than anything that can outrun them. Great - in theory.

Cruise passengers seeking the best penguin tours in South America should prepare themselves for what to expect on excursions in The Falklands and Punta Arenas, Chile.

When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.

At the end of February the BBC will air this made-for-TV film following the final days of perhaps the most dominant British leader of the 20th Century, Margaret Thatcher.

Members of three penguin species - Emperor Penguins, Adelie Penguins, and a Rockhopper Penguin - all star in the popular movie "Happy Feet."

The Royal Logistics Corps Museum was established at Deepcut, Surrey in 1993 and tells the story of British Army logistical support over the last 500 years.

All about Gentoo penguins: appearance, range, location of the breeding colony, fishing and swimming ability, parenting and moulting.

The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.

It's still relatively easy to see Magellanic Penguins in the wild because they are common, they live in warmer water, and they breed in places that are easy to get to.

Emperor, King, Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, Macaroni, Rockhopper and Royal; What do they look like, and where can each penguin be found?

The Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy have an infamous mistrust of one another. Will the latest squabble over finance see the end of one of Britain's military services?

A look at This Is England, Shane Meadows' modern social realist drama that exposes racism and poverty in 1980s Britain through the eyes of a bruised and bullied boy. 7/10

"Día de la Bandera Nacional" is one of Argentina's national holidays. On June 20th a parade is held in Rosario, during which citizens carry Argentina's largest flag.

Overshadowed by the Dreadnought battleships, it was Admiral Fisher's Battlecruisers of the Royal Navy that patrolled the oceans in the last days of the British Empire.

At the time of her construction, the SS Great Britain was the largest ship in the world. Today, it rests as a floating museum in Bristol Harbour.

The transfer and exchange of military information has always been essential for the effective deployment of armed forces.

Here we review the grand-daddy of South america guidebooks, Footprint's South America Handbook (2007).

Andrew Marr's A History of Modern Britain is an excellent political history of Britain from the end of World War Two to Tony Blair stepping down as Prime Minister.

The Special Air Service is a regiment within the British Army, which has served as a model for the special forces of other nations. Roles include counter-terrorism.

Aluminium (aluminum) is present in soils and clays as well as some precious stones such as rubies and sapphires. Its compounds have been known for centuries.

The German cruiser SMS Konigsberg was the hard-to-kill fleet in being that occupied 20 Allied warships for 9 months in WWI before finally sinking her.

Only 1000kms south of Ushuaia in Argentina lies the Antarctic Peninsular, a remote, fascinating and adventurous world, accessible to travellers as never before.

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott picks his essential Leps tracks, from Getcha Rocks Off and Animal to C'Mon C'Mon from new album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge

Biography of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, scientist (chemist) and lawyer, the first woman prime minister of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland.

Since WWII more than 100 types of fighter aircraft have seen service. Most only flew for 10-20 years. However a handful have lasted longer

It has been announced that Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, will be posted to southern Iraq later this year.

As Europe becomes more expensive and the Caribbean too crowded, cruising South America has become a viable option. Here we breakdown the most common sea routes.

At the start of WWI, British pilots belonged to the Royal Naval Air Service. In 1918 they joined forces with the Royal Flying Corps and soon carved out an essential role.

The second series of the popular Life On Mars sequel tackles police corruption and a new arrival makes Alex Drake question what is going on. Contains series one spoilers.

In the marshy borderlands between Scotland and England, the Battle of Solway Moss was fought, with James V's Scottish lords being soundly beaten by Henry VIII's army.

Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to be either the Prime Minister of the UK, or lead the Conservative Party. She was the British Prime Minister for 11 years.

Birders find Chile a wonderful place to visit because of its wide range of ecosystems and easy-to-spot spectacular birds. Chile has five distinct birding areas.

More than 30,000 people travel annually to the see the wonders of Antarctica and Tierra Del Fuego. Here's what you need to know if you decide to take the plunge.

After the theatre tickets have been bought, meals enjoyed and the hotel bill settled, it's time to sample some of London's Museums and Art Galleries, all for free.

The Greater Shearwater, Puffinus gravis, nests in the South Atlantic and follows a surprising migration route that makes it familliar all around the North Atlantic.

Not only does the Hoatzin look strange, this South American bird has characteristics unlike any other. Read some interesting facts about Hoatzins.

James V was king of Scotland from 1513-1542. He was succeeded by his daughter, Mary Queen of Scots, after his death following the Battle of Solway Moss.