In this powerful personal account, Terrence Barnes, a former Royal Marine shares his experience of the Falklands War as a 19-year-old on the front line. From the landing at San Carlos to the intense helicopter assault on Sapper Hill, this rare perspective reveals not just the facts of war, but the emotions and realities faced by those at the sharp end. Marking the anniversary of The Mission Mistress’s final flight, this talk also reflects on the lasting impact of the conflict and asks: was it worth it – and what is its legacy today? 

Bio 

Following his military career, Terence Victor Barnes (Terry) went to university to study Sports Science before spending 23 years working as a lecturer, tutor and course director at West Suffolk College until 2018. Terrence Barnes has published two books, Before, During and After My Falklands War (an autobiography) and The Falklands War; From Peace To Conflict. He is currently working on his third.