Enduring -- and Waiting...

Dear Fellow Earthlings,

On the 18th of May 1982 British Harrier aircraft hit some Argentine ammunition dumps very close to Port Stanley. The noise was so loud and the concussion from the explosions so powerful, that the residents, most of whom had become inured to bombing and artillery exchanges, were, nevertheless, quite startled. The explosions absolutely terrified the Argentines. More than just losing ammunition for their war effort, the troops were losing the will to fight on. Surely, the British Forces were aware of this. It was part of a "softening up" strategy. The Falkland Islanders themselves knew that "somebody was out there on the seas" -- and would be coming shortly to liberate them. This feeling of hope gave the locals greater resolve to see things through until victory -- and deliverance -- were achieved. Their resolve grew increasingly more steadfast with each passing day: The cold of winter and the heat of battle were approaching!

The Amphibious Task Group, its long journey completed, was now meeting up with the original Task Force some 320 kilometers to the north of The Falklands. Additional Harriers and helicopters were being offloaded from the transport vessel Atlantic Conveyor and delivered to either of the two Task Force aircraft carriers, Hermes and Invincible.

Final preparations for landing troops onto the Falkland Islands could now be made!

Steve Walker Earthsaver and Jingles Creator

© 2013 Steve Walker, The Jingles-The Japan Foundation for English Pronunciation, Summit Enterprises.