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  1. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Very interesting account. What do you think the burst of cannon fire at the end signified?
  2. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Glad you got your info, Jimmy. Just reading it though drives home how ugly war is, and how a man's life can be held in the balance of a moment's decision whether or not to shoot. What does FST stand for by the way?
  3. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Good stuff Jimmy, I only just got in it in the post the other day, but skipped ahead to see your mention on P.179 as you said. Fingers crossed Denzil can you two in touch.
  4. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    The case continues. Jimmy, have you read 'Two Sides of Hell' by Vince Bramley? There are several photos in it, including your 'helmet' shot, with captions labelling Oscar Carrizo. I believe there is also a shot of a former Para with Carrizo chatting in Buenos Aires in 1993. I'll get his name...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    One thing worth checking if he can be contacted and remembers is the simple fact of whether he still had his helmet on at the time of the second shooting. Following the first shooting, in his words: "'I took off my helmet and I saw the exit hole, like a little flower." The question is whether...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Is there any chance someone on here could get in contact with Oscar Carrizo, to get his opinion on the photos? ---- ¿Hay alguna posibilidad de que alguien de aquí puede ponerse en contacto con Oscar Carrizo, para obtener su opinión sobre las fotos?
  7. nazcasteve

    Post War people's behavior

    No problem Pancho, I wrote that pretty late at night myself, and was amazed I was able to write so coherantly!
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    Post War people's behavior

    If this centennial claim as you call it really is at the heart of Argentine feelings towards the islands, don't you find this all the more tragic then that there was/is such public ambivalence towards veterans of that conflict? Obviously I ask a rhetorical question, but I do find this attitude...
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    Post War people's behavior

    HI Pancho, it sounds like the classic situation regarding the 'small wars' of recent times - a lack of interest among the general public. The South Atlantic conflict was fought a long way from home for both sides, yet with a disappointing outcome for Argentina - people are want to quickly...
  10. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Understood perfectly, thanks for the info.
  11. nazcasteve

    2 de abril de 1982 / 2nd april 1982

    If any kind of official photo or documentary evidence came out about that, Ken, at least prior to all this is declassified, I think someone would get in a lot of trouble. Rather than this be a conspiracy of the Roswell type, I think this is one of those mutually-known 'secrets'. I just...
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    British Youth About the conflict / juventud británica sobre el conflicto

    It's nice to see there is a general agreement about the likelihood of this not happening again. I honestly hope to God that remains true. I just finished watching a superb documentary last night in which Major (retired) Chris Keeble made a statement to the effect of 'Britain must aways find...
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    Post War people's behavior

    Dear Pancho, How would you describe the treatment and perception of Argentine veterans by the people and government in today's Argentina? Do you receive any kind of army pensions or disability money for wounded? What is the general feeling towards veterans 27 years on? Saludos, Steve
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Approach to Mount Longdon Hello all, I would like to discuss the British approach to Mount Longdon and the Argentine reaction to their discovery. It's my understanding the Argentine forces were alerted after a Cpl. Milne of 3 PARA stepped on a landmine on approach - are there any veterans...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    It's no coincidence that these old rifles still are used especially in the hills of Afghanistan and Kurdistan. Built solid, both the Mauser and Enfield. Good luck with what you're trying to find, Jimmy - indeed there are a lot true gentlemen on here, hats off to you all.
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Thanks for the pic, Jimmy, I hope you don't mind but I tried to clean it up a bit - here's the result. Is it just me, or is that a captured helmet he's wearing? Where was the pic taken as well? Interesting also about the usage of old Mauser rifles. By the way, I finally got hold of...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    This must be the incident that produced the famous line "a sporting effort without a sporting chance". I forget the British officer's name I will look it up though.
  18. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    It may well be an exaggerated account - however I have read similar reportings in other books. All the more reason it would be interesting to know the real story.
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Thank you Jimmy for putting that in a realistic light. There is another area I would be interested to hear veterans thoughts or recollections on concerning this incident, taking place after the main fighting on Wireless Ridge. I quote: "The battle was not over yet. Some 200 Wireless Ridge...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Jimmy, was the SLR the standard sniper rifle, just scoped? I read in Graham Colbeck's book that one sniper was using a scoped Lee Enfield. There's often a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of the SLR vs. the FAL. I'd be interested to hear what troops on both sides thought about...
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    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Well spotted there, Jimmy, thanks for that cracking photo. I might be reading into stuff too much, but when you look at that photo - seems to me that including the chap in question, there are more than a few '1,000 yard stares' in the group there. Some smiles, yes, but that photo tells a lot...
  22. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Even better, lol. :smilielol5: I'll get there in the end, Ken, bear with me.
  23. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Got to thank this forum and the guys behind the project for bringing people together and making good new friends. I can't think of many other places where this is happening. By the way, Ken, what was the giveaway with the Royal Marines? His sergeant stripe colours? ** EDIT : Oh I just saw -...
  24. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Thanks for that, Ken. Total civvie move on my part there :)
  25. nazcasteve

    Malvinas War/ Guerra de Malvinas

    Thanks guys for looking into/translating the video. I must have watched it a few times now - you just feel really bad for him, and I'm sure countless others who had to deal with...well, everything really. I mean, as you say, look in his eyes- he looks absolutely torn-up. I hope in some way...
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