THE fallen of the Falklands War were remembered at the British Army's largest garrison yesterday.

Paras, Gurkhas and Guards all fought in the South Atlantic 20 years ago, and were once again standing shoulder-to-shoulder yesterday when a poignant parade was held at Catterick Garrison, in North Yorkshire.

However, in true military style, the ceremony followed a series of challenges set for recruits soon to join each of the regiments.

For the would-be Paras at the Infantry Training Centre, it was a stretcher race, while the Gurkhas and Guards combined in a series of exercises designed to show off the skills they have learnt through a rigorous regime said to be among the best in the world.

The names of those who died in the battle for the islands were later read out from a scroll during a formal beret parade.

Some of the dead served with instructors now based at the Infantry Training Centre at Catterick, others were relatives of some of the new recruits.

Second In Command of the 3rd Battalion at the Infantry Training Centre, Major Tim Cain, said: "It is the first time since the Falklands War that these three specialist infantry battalions have been based in a barracks together so it was fitting to see them come together as a mark of respect."