About this programme
7/8. How the British fought to regain control of the Falkland Islands after Argentina invaded the territory in April 1982. Peter Snow explains the challenges faced by forces operating thousands of miles from friendly bases, while Dan explores the importance of Sea Harrier fighter jets to the survival of the British fleet and goes on a night-fighting training exercise under live fire to find out about the tactics used by ground troops in the conflict.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Presenter
- Peter Snow
- Presenter
- Dan Snow
Crew
- Director
- Renuka Chapman
- Executive Producer
- Jane Aldous
- Producer
- Renuka Chapman
- Series Producer
- Danielle Peck
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