Key Falklands Commander dies
Sir John "Sandy" Woodward, the commander of the Royal Navy task force that retook the Falklands Islands in 1982, has died aged 81, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed.
Prime Minister's tribute to Falklands commander
David Cameron has paid tribute to the "heroic command" of Sir John "Sandy" Woodward during the Falklands conflict. He said: "We are indebted to him for his many years of service and the vital role he played to ensure that the people of the Falkland Islands can still today live in peace and freedom."
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