1982 11th June
Battle of Mount Longdon
Commands 3 Para at Mount Longdon.
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Battle of Mount Longdon
A hard-fought night battle during the advance on Stanley. This page combines historical context with 6 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Falklands War archive.
Historical context
Battle of Mount Longdon: overview and significance
What happened?
Mount Longdon was one of the heavily defended high-ground positions west of Stanley. British forces attacked during the night of 11–12 June 1982 in close combat against well-prepared Argentine positions.
Why was it important?
The capture of Mount Longdon formed part of the coordinated assault on the outer defensive ring around Stanley. The battle was among the most costly and intense ground actions of the campaign.
World History Database records
Battle of Mount Longdon timeline
The records below are selected from the 481-record Falklands War archive using this page's subject criteria and are ordered chronologically.
1982
1982 11th June
Battle of Stanley
Sergeant Ian McKay of 3 Para is killed on Mount Longdon and subsequently awarded Victoria Cross
1982 11th June
Battle of Stanley
Battle for Stanley begins on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet and Two Sisters
1982 12th June
Battle of Mount Longdon
Commands the Argentine forces
1982 12th June
Battle of Mount Longdon
Is killed while attacking Argentine positions.
1982 12th June
Battle of Mount Longdon
Helps capture Mount Longdon, commands 3 Para
Editorial provenance
Sources and editorial review
Compiled and edited by World History Database
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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