Operation Sutton
Operation Sutton was the code name for the British landings on the shores of San Carlos Water, at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near San Carlos on East Falkland.
| Operation Sutton | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Sandy Woodward Julian Thompson Michael Clapp |
Ernesto Horacio Crespo Lt. Esteban | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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2 destroyers 6 frigates Amphibious Task Force Sea Harrier CAPs |
50-60 fighters 62 ground troops | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 1 captured 2 helicopters 1 RAF Harrier GR3 |
6 killed 8 captured | ||||||
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