Battle of San Carlos Water

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Invasion_of_the_Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:aftermath led to further British operations in the Falklands
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Harrier jets were used by the British
Skyhawk aircraft were used by the Argentinians
gptkbp:awards awarded military honors to participants
gptkbp:casualties Argentinian: 47 killed
British: 22 killed
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_John_Fieldhouse
gptkb:General_Mario_Menéndez
gptkbp:community_impact influenced Argentinian politics
influenced UK domestic politics
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and literature about the war
gptkbp:date May 21, 1982
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations led to increased diplomatic efforts post-war
led to international discussions on sovereignty
gptkbp:documentary subject of several documentaries
gptkbp:duration 2 days
gptkbp:first_published covered in numerous books on the Falklands War
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Goose_Green
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of Cold War tensions
gptkbp:historical_debate subject of debate among historians
gptkbp:historical_event remains a significant event in Falklands history
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 Water
gptkbp:intelligence intelligence played a key role in planning
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in commemorated annually in the UK
commemorated in Argentina
memorials exist for the fallen soldiers
gptkbp:location San Carlos Water, Falkland Islands
gptkbp:logistics logistical challenges faced by both sides
gptkbp:media_coverage extensively covered by the press
gptkbp:military_branch veterans of the battle share their experiences
gptkbp:military_strategy highlighted the importance of naval power
British established a naval blockade
demonstrated effective naval tactics
inspired future military exercises in the UK.
involved Argentinian naval forces
involved British naval forces
gptkbp:military_technology highlighted advancements in military technology
Argentinian used submarines
British used aircraft carriers
gptkbp:notable_battle taught lessons on amphibious operations
gptkbp:outcome secured a landing zone for British forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Operation_Corporate
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:retirement_year allegations of war crimes were raised
gptkbp:significance established British foothold in the Falklands
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Falkland Islands
contributed to the eventual British victory in the war
gptkbp:supports Argentinian air support was significant
British air support was crucial
gptkbp:tactics amphibious assault