In addition to the fierce battles at sea, Britain and Argentina also had several confrontations with special forces in the Falkland War.
On April 2, 1982, the Argentine Army surrendered to Falkland Islands in a dispute with Britain, triggering the Falkland War. British garrison quickly surrendered due to overwhelming numbers, while British troops sent to a fleet of ships with the goal of recapturing the archipelago, according to WATM.
Nearly two months later, the British landed on Falkland with a pioneering nose consisting of 40, 42 and 45 elite Combat Brigades of the equivalent of three conventional infantry battalions, along with paratroopers. military and artillery support. In addition, London also deployed the 22nd Airborne Task Force (SAS), together with students from the Center for Polar and Earth Warfare Training.
Meanwhile, the Argentine army was only in the hands of the 601th and 602th Company to confront the British task force.
The first clash took place on Mount Kent on 29 May, when a SAS patrol team clashed with about 40 Argentine commandos from Company 602. After a fierce gun battle, overwhelmed by the number, forcing Argentina to retreat with two injured.
The next day, the 2nd Company of the 22nd SAS Regiment discovered the Argentinian Special Forces barracks that were trying to take over Mount Bluff Cove. Attacked by surprise, Argentine forces had to call for help. They withdrew after an hour of clashes with two people killed.
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Soldiers of the 22nd SAS regiment landed on the Falkland Islands. Picture: Wikipedia.
On May 31st, a patrol squad of 12 Argentinian specialists decided to leave on an abandoned farmhouse when it was dark and the temperature dropped sharply. However, they were discovered by a SAS reconnaissance team. The commander intended to use air strikes and artillery to destroy the Argentine forces, but due to the night's darkness, they decided that 19 of them would land.
British troops opened fire as Argentine soldiers prepared to leave the house. A series of 66mm anti-tank firearms were launched into the compound to support the attack. When shot back, the group raided two more anti-tank guns in the house, killing Lieutenant Espinosa, who was supporting his comrades withdrew. Sergeant Mateo Sbert was shot dead when taking British troops.
The fire by the British anti-tank fire accidentally conceal the force Argentina is withdrawn to the stream 200 meters away, giving them more time to set up defense.
Later, Lieutenant Horacio Losito sought solitary volunteers to repel British troops. Despite being hit by several bullets, Losito continued fighting until he lost consciousness due to heavy blood loss. The remaining Argentine commandos surrendered after running out of ammunition and there were too many casualties. Two men were wounded in the battle.
Clashes between the British and Argentinian missions continued until the end of the Falkland War.
On 5/6, the 3rd Battalion of the 602th Company of Argentina attacked the Wall posts on 10 Walls and 42 Squadrons. After the war, the British forced to withdraw from the fortifications. The next day, the 601st Company of Argentina repulsed two patrols of British paratroopers, gaining ammunition that British troops left behind.
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Argentine commandos (left) lead the English prisoners after a battle. Picture: Wikipedia.
The last battle between the two sides took place on June 10, when forces of the 19th Platoon Regiment of the 22nd Regiment were ambushed by the 601st Company of Argentina. Captain Gavin Hamilton, SAS commander and information officer Charlie Fonseca stayed behind to help the two retreated. Hamilton died and Fonseca was captured alive.
Experts have noted that the Argentine and British special forces have shown great combat capability, showing their fighting prowess during the Falkland War.
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