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South Georgia recaptured, release by HM Government 'by Marines' after failed landing by SAS on the Fortuna Glacier.
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27595 |
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Surrender signed on HMS Plymouth.
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27596 |
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200-mile exclusion zone announced surrounding Falkland Islands.
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27597 |
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Task force arrives in exclusion zone.
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27598 |
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USA declares support for Britain.
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27599 |
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First day of military action.
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27600 |
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Argentine Mirages attack Task Force.
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27601 |
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Ships and Harrier a/c attack Port Stanley Airport.
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27602 |
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Argentine Navy begins pincer movement against Task Force, but Argentine Cruiser General Belgrano is shadowed by British SSN HMS Conqueror.
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27603 |
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General Belgrano is sunk by HMS Conqueror without knowledge of cancellation of Argentine pincer attack.
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27604 |