War Widows Association of Great Britain

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

13–14th of June 1982 — Battle of Mount Tumbledown

In the final hours of the Falklands War, British forces fought one of the most hard-fought and determined night battles of the entire campaign — the assault on Mount Tumbledown, the key high ground overlooking Port Stanley. The attack was led by the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards advancing under cover of darkness against heavily fortified positions held by the Argentine 5th Marine Infantry Battalion (BIM 5)

What followed was intense close-quarter fighting across steep slopes, rock outcrops, and trench systems in freezing conditions. The Scots Guards pressed forward step by step through the night, facing determined resistance and difficult terrain, but never losing momentum. Supporting fire came from British artillery, Royal Engineers, naval gunfire from the Royal Navy, and air support from the RAF — a coordinated effort that helped break the final defensive line around Port Stanley.

By dawn on the 14th of June, Mount Tumbledown had been taken — opening the way for the end of the campaign and the surrender of Argentine forces shortly after. It was a battle defined by courage, endurance, and determination in the harshest conditions — and one of the final major actions that secured victory in the South Atlantic. We remember all who fought, and all who never returned home.

Lest we forget.

14/06/2026

07/06/2026

Our Secretary represented us at Legion Scotland annual conference in Banchory this weekend. It was great to catch up with Lynda Atkins, National Chair of RBL, and Sheila Elrick, President of the Women’s Section.
Thank you for inviting us again - it was a pleasure and a privilege ❤️

05/06/2026

5 of our members attended the Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders Day yesterday. The rain held off this year - and don't they all look glam?
The Chelsea Pensioners

05/06/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends

RIP Chris, Lily-Mae and Owen 💔💔💔

03/06/2026

RIP 😢

It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon.

03/06/2026

Our very own Betty Brown, receiving the OBE from our Patron, His Majesty. Betty is a victim of the Post Office Scandal and has been forefront in the fight for justice. Go Betty!! 🥰❤️

03/06/2026

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