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Sinking of Sheffield

1982 • Südatlantik

Historical Overview

Destruction by an Argentine Exocet missile.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Arg. victory.

Argentina

  • Commander: Augusto Bedacarratz
  • Strength: 2 Super Étendard
  • Casualties: 0

Royal Navy

  • Commander: Sam Salt
  • Strength: 1 Zerstörer
  • Casualties: 20

Strategic Context

Shock over British naval vulnerability.

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