Memories:

• Margaret Thatcher: Memories of a prime minister

• Witness in a dreadful and futile story of war

Servicemen's memories:

• As we left, I thought 'Will I see Britain again?'

• Taken aback by the power of modern weapons

• Not salmon again! Troops go south on liner

• Royal Marines just doing a job

• Haunted by the aftermath of bombing

• Surgeons worked under great stress

• High flier took toll on enemy planes

• Captain's prized gift from ship's crew

• News from home that meant so much

Eye witnesses:

• Islander's pride in being British

• Ships' commanders recall their experiences

• Civilian crew joined the troops on Canberra

Those left at home:

• The bitter letter that cut deep

• The darkest hour as the fleet was hit

• Blossom of a life cut short

• Tragic truth dawned as two padres arrived