A Day in History: The Argentines Surrender!

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Martin Antonenko

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5,000 Argentinian soldiers land on April 2, 1982 on the Falkland Islands, part of Great Britain, in the South Atlantic and force the 79 British Marines stationed there to surrender after a short struggle. Argentina is now trying to enforce its long-standing claim to the archipelago using military means.

During the following days the troops are increased to 9,800 men.

The government in London first calls for the withdrawal of Argentine troops; When this remains unsuccessful, on April 5, she lets a fleet of 36 warships with a crew of 5,000 men sail to her crown colony, 13,000 km away. The United Nations and the United States are trying to mediate in the conflict, but they cannot prevent the military confrontation.

As the British approach the islands, Argentina increases the troops there to almost 12,000 men.

The military confronation begins on May 1 with the first British air strikes on the island's capital, Port Stanley. The British professional soldiers succeeded in recapturing the Falklands within six weeks.

The Argentinians surrender on June 14, 1982.

The picture shows the Argentine brigade general Mario Menéndez signing the surrender certificate in front of the British rear admiral Sandy Woodward ...:



The Argentine soldiers - mostly conscripts - go to captivity ...:




A total of 11,800 Argentinian soldiers captured are released from Britain until the official ceasefire announced on July 12th.

On the British side, 258 soldiers died, and the Argentine casualties are estimated at 649 casualties (including 18 civilian seafarers).
 
I have this 120mm figure which is based on that Argentinian "Commando" armed with the silenced Stirling SMG...

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