Falklands 40

The Royal British Legion marked the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict in 2022.

Your Falklands 40 messages

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, we are asking the nation to pay a tribute and honour the lives and sacrifices made by the Armed Forces community.

Falklands: Our services were urgently required

Nicci Pugh joined the Royal Navy as a QARNNS nurse, she shares her memories of the Falklands war.

Falklands: Surviving the Battle of San Carlos

Forty years since the conflict, Royal Navy veteran Charlie Threlfall recalls his time in the Falklands and surviving the perils of San Carlos Water.

Falklands: Serving in the Gurkha Battalion

Gurkha Nick Tamang served in 12 Platoon, D Company and was deployed to the Falklands in 1982. Forty years on he remembers his time in the conflict.

Falklands: It’s only in the last few years I’ve realised what we achieved

Aged 17 when the Falklands War broke out, John Sheppard recalls his time as a young chef on board MSV Stena Seaspread during the conflict.

The Falklands War

On 2 April 1982 Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, sparking one of the largest major conflicts since WW2.

Falklands: It’s important that those who gave their lives are remembered

Trevor Bradshaw was only 21 when The Falklands War began. Now a counsellor, he looks back on his experiences from 1982.

Gulf War illnesses – Ian’s story and why we’re campaigning

RAF medic, Ian Ewers-Larose who served in the Falklands and on Operation Granby in the first Gulf War, tells us how his health deteriorated after Service.

Korea 70 - Register your interest

2023 marks 70 years since the signing of the armistice that bought about an end to military operations during the Korean War.

History of National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum has been part of the Royal British Legion since 2003, but its history stretches back over 20 years.

Poppy Lottery

Every Friday, you could win one of 400 cash prizes, including the jackpot of £2000 with a quarterly £20,000 up for grabs.

National Service 60 - Descendant Form

National Service 60 - Veteran Form

People are amazed about what support is available

Veteran Ben Poku has been a volunteer case worker at RBL for over 10 years. Read about his story here.

Ten things you might not know about D-Day

Read about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Here are 10 things you might not know about operation D-Day.