Falklands War 1982 - British Propaganda Leaflets

As the Falklands War was drawing to a conclusion in May 1982 the British were dropping propaganda leaflets across the islands to encourage the Argentine soldiers, primarily conscripts to surrender and to generally try to damage their morale.

Falklands War Safe conduct pass leaflet

Falklands war propaganda leaflets

Falklands war propaganda leaflets - Radio Atlantico Del Sur

These are copies of the leaflets dropped by the British forces in the Falkands War. The leaflets include messages in English and Spanish as well of details of a radio station broadcasting messages to the Argentine troops. The leaflet has a Safe Conduct pass included on one page to allow the Argentinian troops to surrender safely and guaranteeing their safe passage. It was believed that they had been told by their commanders that the British would kill them rather than take prisoners.

Radio Atlantico Del Sur broadcast on 9.71MHz.

Falklands War - News Headlines 6 May 1982 - Two Jets Lost



Falklands War - News Headlines 6 May 1982 -  Two Jets Lost as peace efforts founder

Falklands War - News Headlines 6 May 1982 -  Two Jets Lost

Falkland War - News Headlines 4 May 1982 - HMS Sheffield Destroyed

Falkland War - News Headlines 4 May 1982 - HMS Sheffield & Sea Harrier Destroyed

HMS Sheffield was hit by an Exocet missile from an Argentine bomber and a Sea Harrier was shot down while attacking an airstrip on the Falklands. The news was announced by the Ministry of Defence by their spokesman Ian Macdonald in what was to become a familiar voice over the coming weeks as all news from the frontline was far more controlled than is the case now with internet. It is hard to believe now how restricted the news at the time was and that word of casualties could be contained. Later on in the war the attacks on soldiers disembarking were kept secret for several days leading to speculation about the extent of the losses which will be seen in future headlines.

Falkland War - News Headlines 5 May 1982 - HMS Sheffield Destroyed

Falkland War - News Headlines 24 April 1982

Falkland War - The Guardian News Headlines 24 April 1982

Fleet poised for attack as peace hopes fade

Fleet poised for attack as peace hopes fade

Falkland War - News Headlines 5 April 1982

Falkland War - News Headlines 5 April 1982

Falklands War - Headlines from 1982 - 31 March 1982 Crisis Develops 31 March 1982

Although not directly related to Rainham with the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War that took place in 1982 I thought it might be appropriate to share some newspaper headlines from each day as the events developed. These are from papers that were used as part of a research project at the time.

The invasion of the Falklands took place on 2 April 1982 but even a few days previously it was being reported that a crisis was developing. This headline was from 31 March 1982