BATTLE FOR GOOSE GREEN*
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United Kingdom Assault*
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Argentina (Green) Defend*
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Date: May 29, 1982*
Location: Falkland Island*
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After the landings at San Carlos Waters, the British forces prepared to move inland on Falkland Island. A critical first step in taking back the island was to seize the Argentinean air base at Goose Green. The base had been used to launch air strikes against the British fleet. The threat had to be eliminated. The British 2nd Para Battalion lead the assault on Hill 127 and the town of Darwin. Defending the base was the 12th Infantry Battalion of the Argentinean Army.
