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Part of Falklands War

Sinking of ARA General Belgrano

May 2, 1982 · Sinking of ARA General Belgrano

Result British victory

The submarine HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano; 323 of her crew died.

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United Kingdom

Argentina

United Kingdom
Argentina
John Fieldhouse, Baron Fieldhouse military commander Sandy Woodward military commander Chris Wreford-Brown military commander

Strength and losses

Deaths
323
Aircraft lost
1
Ships lost
1

Units

HMS Conqueror (S48)
ARA General Belgrano