During Military Operations in the South Atlantic to recover the Falkland Islands in 19H2. the troopship Sir Galahad was bombed. Initial treat ment of the injured in field medical units was followed by transfer to the hospital ship SS Uganda and evacuation to the United Kingdom where 48 patients were treated in the Burns and Pla.!ttics Unit, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital. Woolwich. The treatment of these Ilutients is described and the mana"emcnt of war hurns discussed .