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Battle of San Carlos

1982 • West Falkland Amphib. Op.

Historical Overview

British landing and establishing a beachhead.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Brit. victory.

UK Task Force

  • Commander: Julian Thompson
  • Strength: ca. 4.000
  • Casualties: gering

Argentina

  • Commander: Ernesto Crespo
  • Strength: ca. 50 Flzg.
  • Casualties: 22 Flzg.

Strategic Context

Start of the islands' liberation.

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