Goose Green and Darwin

Goose Green and Darwin - darkometer rating : 5 - The Battle of Goose Green was one of the most significant in the whole Falklands War as it "set the tone" for the entire British land campaign until the final victory in Stanley just a couple of weeks later. The victory at Goose Green, against many odds, came after a string of major setbacks for the British (especially at sea), so it was a crucial morale booster. For Argentina , on the other hand, it was the first sign of the beginning of the end for their war efforts. Today Goose Green is an important element in the Falklands ' battlefield tourism portfolio. Nearby Darwin can serve as a base for such tours. It is also near Darwin that the official Argentinian war cemetery is located, which now serves as the main pilgrimage site for return-visiting Argentine veterans and relatives of the dead. > More background info > What there is to see > Location > Access and costs > Time required > Combinations with other dark destinations > Combinations with non-dark destinations > Photos More background info: For general background see also under Falkland Islands and Falklands War . Goose Green is the second largest settlement on the Falklands, albeit with just 70-80 permanent residents it's still far behind the capital Stanley (which has over 2000 inhabitants). Neighbouring Darwin and Goose Green form a kind of double community – the two settlements are only about two miles apart and share many facilities. Sheep farming is still a major business here.