Battle of San Carlos

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apache_Wars
gptkbp:aftermath led to further British operations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Argentine_Air_Force
gptkb:military_base
gptkb:Harrier_jets
gptkb:Skyhawk_aircraft
gptkbp:casualties Argentinian: 47 killed
British: 22 killed
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Mario_Menéndez
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_John_Woodward
gptkbp:community_impact increased British public support for the war
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and films
gptkbp:date May 21-25, 1982
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations mixed reactions from global powers
gptkbp:has_ability additional troops from the UK
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era conflicts
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the larger conflict over the Falkland Islands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of San Carlos
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Infantry_Regiment_25
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials in the Falkland Islands
gptkbp:key_event air strikes on British ships
counterattacks by Argentine forces
landings at San Carlos Water
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military amphibious operations
gptkbp:location San Carlos Water, Falkland Islands
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:3_Commando_Brigade
honored veterans of the conflict
gptkbp:military_strategy projection of power
defense of territorial claims
disrupting British landings
troops from mainland Argentina
gptkbp:military_technology use of modern naval warfare tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle importance of air superiority
logistics in amphibious operations
gptkbp:notable_operations Operation Sutton
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Argentine_Navy
gptkb:starship
gptkb:HMS_Fearless
gptkb:ARA_Santísima_Trinidad
gptkb:HMS_Intrepid
gptkb:ARA_General_Belgrano
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:relationship UK-Argentina relations
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:retirement_year examined in military history studies
gptkbp:significance established British foothold in the Falklands
gptkbp:strategic_importance Falkland Islands as a territory
shifted balance of power in the South Atlantic
gptkbp:tactics defensive positions
naval and air support
landing troops under fire
securing a beachhead
gptkbp:type amphibious assault