British Admiral. He served as commander of the South Atlantic Naval Task Force during the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982. He began his lengthy association with the British Royal Navy immediately following the conclusion of World War II during his teens. He was assigned to the Submarine Service and by 1969, he earned his first command. After another decade of being held in the highest of regards in the British Military, Woodward was elevated to the rank of rear admiral and Flag Officer First Flotilla. After forces of Argentina seized control over the Falkland Islands in April of 1982, the fleet led by Admiral Woodward was assigned the task of regaining control for the British. After ten weeks of hostilities for which resulted in the loss of more than 200 British and 600 Argentinians, in addition to the sinking of multiple vessels, England prevailed. Woodward was hailed a hero and earned the honor of being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. After retiring from the Royal Navy in 1989, he went onto serve as Flag Aide-de-Camp to the Queen. He was co-author of the book "100 Days" which recounted his experiences during the conflict.
British Admiral. He served as commander of the South Atlantic Naval Task Force during the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982. He began his lengthy association with the British Royal Navy immediately following the conclusion of World War II during his teens. He was assigned to the Submarine Service and by 1969, he earned his first command. After another decade of being held in the highest of regards in the British Military, Woodward was elevated to the rank of rear admiral and Flag Officer First Flotilla. After forces of Argentina seized control over the Falkland Islands in April of 1982, the fleet led by Admiral Woodward was assigned the task of regaining control for the British. After ten weeks of hostilities for which resulted in the loss of more than 200 British and 600 Argentinians, in addition to the sinking of multiple vessels, England prevailed. Woodward was hailed a hero and earned the honor of being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. After retiring from the Royal Navy in 1989, he went onto serve as Flag Aide-de-Camp to the Queen. He was co-author of the book "100 Days" which recounted his experiences during the conflict.
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