Falklands veteran describes the fierce Battle of Two Sisters in 1982

Hello Sir, you were the adjutant at Lympstone when I went through my training in 1979. As a young marine going through training the adjutants inspection was met with much trepidation, I remember you said: good turnout, made my day having spent days preparing for this inspection. I met you again at San Carlos in the Falklands. My commander needed to know were your troops were in case we were attacked. I met you and you gave me the positions. I remembered you at that time as the scary adjutant but you were brilliant and showed me the positions. Of all the officers I came across in my service, you always came to the front. I salute you sir. From marine Hearsey . , T

Thank you Ian Gardiner for giving a mention, to the forgotten ship of the Falklands war HMS Glamorgan. I served on her throughout the war . Respect to all fellow Falklands veteran's 🇫🇰

Most impressive to listen to an intelligent and educated soldier, relating a difficult battle , with such humbleness.

Evan after these years, such quietly, calmy presented, with the dignity, and detail, that came from a leader of those men. To all, thank you. LEST WE FORGET.

As an ex-Para I was ready to drop a (tongue-in-cheek of course) sarky comment here… but I just couldn’t. What a delightful and heroic fellow.

I had not long been out of the navy and had served on the Glamorgan. My heart went into my mouth when it was reported that she had been hit with fatalities. There was a feeling that I had let them down and I should have been there. It never leaves you after being part of the 'forces club'.

What a man! When a commando says the conditions were hard that means it would be impossible for mere mortals.

I was a squaddie at the time serving in West Belfast... I know a number of this audience will not like that. To hear this officers memories gives me a lump in my throat... Maybe silly but it does... Such is....

When I listened to this excellent commander of X-Ray company Ian Gardiner, I hear a man of humility & human decency & a leader whom men will follow. I went to the same school's as four Scots lads that fought in that conflict, one of them Gordon Cameron MacPherson of 45 commando Arbroath died on the successful taking of Two Sisters mountains, I believe Gordon was Zulu company. I think of that brave laddie often & the fallen of both sides. They all did their duty & they are loved. ♥

I am not British, but watching this I had several thoughts (all good and offered here with respect). 1. When you see an old man in public, don't mess with him. He might be a veteran Royal Marine Commando who has a particular set of skills. Seeing the 1982 photo of Ian Gardiner, he looks like he would be a tough guy then, and I expect he may be underestimated today if seen in public by anyone who doesn't know his combat experience and hard earned skills. 2. Utmost respect for the Royal Marines who slogged those many miles in the cold, across open ground, to get to the assault point. 3. Utmost respect for the Royal Navy commander who stayed as long as possible to provide support, even at the risk to his ship and crew. 4. Salute to Ian Gardiner, the commander, who gave credit to the young Marines, subordinate officers, and the Sailors and the other commanders. Well said sir!

Never once spoke or boasted about his own personal achievements as the CO. Such a humble man and a shining example of bravery, leadership and humility.

I was in the Falklands as a young Royal Marine with 42 Cdo RM and somehow ended up as a Sgt Maj. I have an oppo that I still meet in the Rugby Club a few times a year in Wales that was in X Coy. Once again this Royal Marine Company Commander showed absolute understated class in his assessment of this battle.

Greetings to a fellow Gardiner from South Africa. My grandfather, Ian Keith Gardiner, flew for the RAF In 208 fighter-reconnaissance squadron during WW2.

Bravo Sir for your exemplary service, successful command of your troops, and for being so modest about your achievements in that war. A true leader indeed!

What a splendid chap, honest, modest, brave and a credit to the Royal Marines. I as an ex Royal Navy veteran who joined the RN in Sept 1981 but did not go to the Falklands until April 1983, salute you and the whole task force for a job well done. God bless you.

Very powerful but grim account of what our armed forces had to go through with and deal with out there all those years ago... complete respect to you all and merry Christmas 🎄☃️.

My CO at 40. People like Brig Gardiner were the reason I joined up as an 18 year old lad in 1985. Did my 22. Saw some stuff. But I still look with awe at the lads down south. I'm not ashamed to say the tears fell watching this amazing leader of men, do humble, so eloquent about the loss. Cheers Boss. Per Mare Per Terram. And a toast to the matelots who never came home. Not forgotten lads. Never forgotten.

i have never been in the armed forces but as a 28 yr old civilian back in England i followed every move every triumph and every disaster. please don't think back home we weren't with you..we were. we prayed for our soldiers, our sailors and airmen out there. it had to be won after the enourmous cost and effort that went into this logistical nightmare of getting forces 8,000 miles to battle and as Mr.Gardiner says they walked 'YOMPED' 53 miles against in hospitable terrain to reach objectives. that's like Stoke on Trent to Liverpool with bergens on and mud ice etc. well Sir, i salute you and all the magnificent forces out there at the time. it had to be done and it was done. we don't rejoice at enemy dead..war is a sad thing we just thank you. Best wishes to all.

I was an 11 year old boy enthralled by the stories coming back from the falklands of the battles waged by the british forces without ever understanding the horror & the hardships of war. As the years have gone by & stories of those heroes became more well known my admiration & gratitude for the men & women of our armed forces has grown beyond the comprehension of that 11 year old boy. I thank you all for your service. God bless.

What a humble man, giving credit to all ranks involved in the operation. He went on to be a Brigadier in the RM.