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3 Commando Brigade (1982)

Brigade · United Kingdom · April 6, 1982 – June 14, 1982

The Royal Marines brigade, with two Parachute battalions, that made the main landing.

Recorded for Falklands War.

Sub-units 2

3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment battalion
2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment battalion

Engagements 5

Battle of San Carlos (1982) May 21–25, 1982
Battle of Goose Green May 28–29, 1982
Battle of Mount Longdon June 11–12, 1982
Battle of Two Sisters June 11–12, 1982
Battle of Wireless Ridge June 13–14, 1982

Movements

April 6, 1982 – April 16, 1982 Sails south · map
April 17, 1982 – May 7, 1982 At Ascension Island · map
May 21, 1982 – May 26, 1982 Lands at San Carlos (Battle of San Carlos (1982)) · map
May 27, 1982 – June 10, 1982 Marches across East Falkland (approximate) · map
June 11, 1982 – June 12, 1982 Takes the hills west of Stanley (Battle of Two Sisters) · map
June 14, 1982 Enters Stanley · map

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