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Mount Longdon

1982 • East Falkland Infanteriekampf

Historical Overview

Bloody night assault on Argentine positions.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Brit. victory.

UK (2 Para)

  • Commander: Hew Pike
  • Strength: 600 Mann
  • Casualties: 23

Argentina

  • Commander: Raul Castañeda
  • Strength: ca. 400 Mann
  • Casualties: 31 (120 Gef.)

Strategic Context

Capturing the outer defensive ring.

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