The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands conflict next April on Thursday 16 and Friday 17. 44 years have passed, but the conflict still resonates deeply in both the UK and Argentina. Read full article
“The conference is a chance to hear world-class research from academics about the conflict and capture vital oral histories from veterans from both sides of the conflict - which would otherwise be lost to history”.
But not the third side in this conflict - the Falkland Islanders. Their oral histories can, indeed, be lost to history. Perhaps they don't matter.
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Disclaimer & comment rules“The conference is a chance to hear world-class research from academics about the conflict and capture vital oral histories from veterans from both sides of the conflict - which would otherwise be lost to history”.
Posted 1 hour ago - Link - Report abuse +1But not the third side in this conflict - the Falkland Islanders. Their oral histories can, indeed, be lost to history. Perhaps they don't matter.
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