Blog 350 – The Falkland Islands Fighting – 6 April 2026
**** Abandoned, rusty Argentine cannon left on top of Wireless Ridge, outside Stanley. I took this photo on 11 February 2026. A ferocious and bloody battle was fought here to liberate the Falkland Islands from Argentina. **** The view from Wireless Ridge. I took this photo on 11 February 2026. British Marines marched across the countryside just like this with heavy packs and arms on their backs so they could fight and defeat the Argentines. The remarkable effort needed to reach the Argentines is summed up in the word “yomping”. Yomping is a British military term which refers to a forced march over rough terrain, often with heavy equipment. It is a critical component of military training which builds physical stamina and mental toughness. The term gained prominence during the Falklands War, where British troops had to march across difficult terrain with heavy packs and weapons. Yomping is not for the faint-hearted and requires strength, endurance, and...
