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28–29 May 1982 and the first major British land battle. This page combines historical context with 23 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Falklands War archive.
Historical context
The Battle of Goose Green was fought by 2 Para against Argentine forces around Darwin and Goose Green. After a difficult advance and the death of Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones, the Argentine garrison surrendered.
Goose Green was the first major land battle following the San Carlos landings. The victory had military and political significance and secured the southern part of the British bridgehead on East Falkland.
World History Database records
The records below are selected from the 481-record Falklands War archive using this page's subject criteria and are ordered chronologically.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
BBC journalist Laurie Margolis was able to speak with an islander at Goose Green via amateur radio, who confirmed the presence of a large Argentine fleet and that Argentine forces had taken control of the island
Darwin Diversionary Raid
Leads a deceptive SAS action near Darwin intended to distract Argentine forces during the San Carlos landings.
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Helps capture Goose Green
Battle of Goose Green
Commands 2 Para during the attack on Goose Green.
Battle of Goose Green
Argentine forces surrender at Goose Green after the battle.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands B Company during the attack.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands D Company during the battle.
Battle of Goose Green
Commands A Company during the fighting.
Battle of Goose Green
Darwin and Goose Green are liberated, and the battalion releases the local inhabitants unharmed and forced the surrender of some 1,200 of the enemy. Commands the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment after H Jones is killed
Battle of Goose Green
Takes command after H Jones is killed.
Battle of Goose Green
Is severely wounded during the battle.
Darwin-Goose Green Battle
Directs Argentine resistance during the day-long British advance along the Darwin-Goose Green isthmus.
Goose Green Battalion Advance
Moves forward with 2 Para's tactical group during the fighting around Darwin Hill.
Goose Green Casualty Evacuation
Flies a Scout helicopter casualty-evacuation mission carrying wounded personnel from the Goose Green battle.
Goose Green Company Command
Leads D Company, 2 Para, during the Battle of Goose Green.
Goose Green Defence
Commands the principal Argentine Army garrison defending Darwin and Goose Green against 2 Para.
Killed at Goose Green
Is killed while moving forward under fire during the Battle of Goose Green.
Battle of Goose Green
Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released
Capture of Goose Green
Argentines surrender Goose Green, British take 1,400 prisoners, and the Islanders imprisoned at Goose Green by the Argentines are released
Capture of Goose Green
Receives news of the Argentine surrender at Goose Green.
Goose Green Surrender
Surrenders the Argentine garrison after negotiations conclude the Battle of Goose Green.
Editorial provenance
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Historical context is editorial material; the chronology is generated from the World History Database Falklands War records.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Reference points: Imperial War Museums · National Army Museum · The National Archives
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