Falklands War Mapping Project

Official feed of the Falkland War Mapping Project - a pioneering collaboration between Oxford University, Glasgow University, Waterloo Uncovered and FIM&NT.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

OTD 1815 & morning after the day before at Waterloo. What happened to the thousands of dead men & horses? Who cleaned up & where did all the stuff go? What about the wounded? What fate befell the battlefield & its dead in the years to come? Read all about it in these 3 articles:

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

TV schedule for ITV the day the Falklands War came to an end. Argentine troops surrendered in Stanley after occupying the islands for 74 days. Live and Let Die was how it was in the brutal battles on the mountains, but Live and Let Live quickly became the mantra.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

OTD 1982 Battle of Tumbledown rages through night. Scots Guards fought Argentine troops at bayonet point along crest & flank of this dragon’s back of a mountain. In 2022 we returned with veterans for first archaeological survey. Read free @Mapping1982 book https://t.co/1jsffSBR5S

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Thanks for reminding me of this @militaryhistori. A moment I will always cherish. It was such a privilege to be there with Scots Guards veterans of 1982, Jim and John.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Great to be there to see @warsmatter graduate with his PhD. It’s been an honour to join him on his journey as a Falklands veteran doing great work researching the use of archives by veterans. @UofGWarstudies @andrewhoskins

[The Unconventional Soldier Podcast @TheUCS473]

Just heard the sad news that Paul Haley has died. His iconic photo of the Scots Guards on top of Tumbledown will be an enduring image of the Falklands War.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Tonight’s walk in Durness reminded me of the Falklands. IYKYK.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

I know veterans can be incredible battlefield guides thanks to @Mapping1982. Back in the 1830s Edward Cotton, a 7th Hussars veteran of Waterloo, was a well know guide to the battlefield. Looking forward to piloting @DigWaterloo academy for veteran battlefield guides in September.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Sharkey was a legend, an outspoken, great flying, shoot ‘em down legend.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Read about Falklands War Mapping Project @JofConflictArch. First time military veterans have taken part in the archaeological survey of their own battlefield. @Mapping1982 @UofGWarstudies @DigWaterloo @UofGArtsHums @UofGHistory @UofGArchaeo @AnthroClack
https://t.co/jjt2C94Y74

[Falklands82 @WarDiaryF82]

https://t.co/A089j6U2Az

[Waterloo Uncovered @DigWaterloo]

If you missed out on a spot in the Royal Parks Half Marathon, don't worry! We have charity places available - register now to run for a great cause: https://t.co/oR0TLwOXD7

[Falklands War Mapping Project @Mapping1982]

**NEW ARTICLE**
@AnthroClack and @ProfTonyPollard have published an article in the @JofConflictArch : The archaeological survey of remains from the 1982 Falklands War. The article is Open Access - free to download. Click link.

https://t.co/f9SM72sVbW

[Falklands War Mapping Project @Mapping1982]

Doug's work as the Project Artist continues to commemorate, engage and inspire.

[Tim Clack @AnthroClack]

Wonderful to see Doug Farthing’s evocative painting, ‘Harmony and Vulnerability’ (142x115cm; oil on canvas) up at @SPC_Oxford. The artwork formed part of the 1982 Uncovered exhibition in Oxford in Nov 2022. Now set to keep generations of students company
https://t.co/NSJW4l06Sx

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

If you liked the work of veteran artist Doug Farthing posted yesterday there is much more in this free to download volume from @Mapping1982, edited by me & @AnthroClack. Our latest paper currently in press. https://t.co/aBjr6WhVDg

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape on 25th March, I'll be giving a talk @RAFMUSEUM (Midlands). 'Digging Tunnels: The Archaeology of the Great Escape.' Tickets available here. @UofGWarstudies @UofGHistory @UofGArchaeo
https://t.co/sATMpHXwXX

[Falklands War Mapping Project @Mapping1982]

Came across this image on a wall at RMB Chivenor in Devon last week. It was titled, 'Royal Marines, Falklands, 1982'.

[Tony Pollard @ProfTonyPollard]

Good to see Simon Weston on Antiques Roadshow. His own medals but telling other people’s stories. He was supportive when the press had a bash at me for wanting to do the archaeology of the Falklands War. It’s a living history and an important one.

[Tim Clack @AnthroClack]

In November last year, the ‘1982 Uncovered’ exhibition opened at @SPC_Oxford College Chapel. It proved a powerful way to remember.
Please watch this short film to learn more:
https://t.co/xK5g09oBqd

#remembrance
@Mapping1982

[Jimmy UK Veteran ⬅️🟩🇬🇧 @Jimmyocx3]

That time of year when we remember friends and family who died in the service of their country #LestWeForget