2020 - Falkland Islands - 1982 Liberation Memorial by Ted's photos - For Me & You

Another monument on Stanley's Commonwealth Walkway commemorates another war - the 1982 Liberation Memorial pays tribute to the 02 April to 14 June, 74 day war between Britain and Argentina over ownership of the Falkland Islands. Situated in a prominent position at the junction of Ross and Reservoir Roads, the Liberation Memorial was constructed to commemorate all the British Forces and supporting units that served in the 1982 war. Funds to build the monument were raised entirely from Falkland Islanders. The monument was designed by Falklands born architect Gerald Dixon with the bronze figure of Britannia sculptured by David Norris. The monument was unveiled on the Liberation Day, 14th June, of 1984. The Memorial consists of an obelisk with the coat of arms of the Falkland Islands on the front surrounded by a laurel wreath above the words "In Memory of Those Who Liberated Us" and the date the war ended; "14 June 1982". On top of the obelisk is a bronze figure of Britannia, the female personification of the island of Great Britain. On the back and sides of the Memorial are the lists of the British Army regiments, RAF squadrons, Royal Navy vessels and the Royal Marine formations and units that took part in the conflict. The names of the 255 British military personnel who died during the war are listed on ten plaques behind the Memorial, divided into the service branches. Directly behind the Memorial (not visible in this shot) is a relief depicting famous moments during the war. The Memorial has been featured in commemorative coins and postage stamps issued by the Falkland Islands government.