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Yomping. Photograph: Yomping. A line of British troops winding up a rocky hillside
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Yomping. Photograph: Yomping. A line of British troops winding up a rocky hillside
Photograph: Yomping. A line of British troops winding up a rocky hillside, Falklands, 1982. One of fourteen copy photographs of British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force operations in South Atlantic and on the Falkland Islands, 1982. Pencil captions are given on the reverse by an unknown source. Associated with South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Date: 1982
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Yomping in the Falklands - A Line of British Troops Ascending a Rocky Hillside, 1982
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of British forces during the Falklands War in 1982. The line of soldiers, a mix of the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force personnel, can be seen winding their way up a steep and rocky hillside. Their faces are focused and determined, each soldier carrying the weight of their equipment on their backs. The terrain is rugged and unforgiving, yet they press on, undeterred. The term "yomping" was coined during the Falklands War to describe the long, arduous marches that British troops endured across the rugged and unfamiliar terrain of the islands. These marches were essential for the troops to cover long distances quickly and to secure strategic positions. The soldiers were often required to carry heavy equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and supplies, making the yomps a significant challenge. This photograph is one of fourteen copy prints from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, documenting the British military operations in the South Atlantic and on the Falkland Islands during the conflict. The pencil captions on the reverse of the print are unsigned, but they provide valuable context and detail about the image. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the British military during the Falklands War. The Falklands War was a significant conflict between Britain and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. The war lasted from April to June 1982 and resulted in the deaths of over 650 Argentine and British personnel. The conflict ended with a British victory, and the Falkland Islands remain a British Overseas Territory to this day.
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