Mount Kent Skirmish (1982)

Mount Kent Skirmish took place in 1982 during Falklands War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1982
• Date: 11 June 1982
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Falklands War
• Commanders (A): Lt. Col. Mike Rose, Maj. Cedric Delves, Cap. Gavin Hamilton, Cap. Peter Babbington
• Commanders (B): Cap. Eduardo Villarruel, Cap. Tomás Fernández, Cap. Andrés Ferrero
• Casualties: 5 killed (4 from friendly fire) 11 wounded (3 Royal Marines, 4 Gurkhas, and 4 SAS) 1 Harrier jump jet (side A), 9 killed 18 wounded 5 captured 1 Puma helicopter (side B)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: -51.673°, -58.113°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Mount Kent Skirmish · Wikidata entry