Was the Belgrano sinking a war crime?

“It was absolutely not a war crime. It was an act of war, lamentably legal.” Since that fateful afternoon on May 2, 1982, the sinking of the Argentinian cruiser Belgrano by the British nuclear-powered submarine Conqueror has been regarded as one of the most controversial events of the Falklands War.

Who was General Belgrano?

Manuel Belgrano, (born June 3, 1770, Buenos Aires, Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata [now in Argentina]—died June 20, 1820, Buenos Aires), military leader in the Argentine war for independence.

How effective was the Harrier in the Falklands War?

Despite not being able to reach the speed of sound in level flight the Harrier more than proved its combat capability during the Falklands War. Though it was faced by much faster enemy fighters these were not as modern, as well equipped and, most limiting of all, were operating at the very edge of their range – especially when carrying bombs.

What aircraft were used in the Falklands?

Aircraft Of The Falklands War Despite not being able to reach the speed of sound in level flight the Harrier more than proved its combat capability during the Falklands War.

How do aircraft carriers defend themselves in the Falklands War?

In keeping with the need to make carrier aircraft as versatile as possible the naval version was given an air defence capability by adding a small nose mounted air-search radar and sidewinder missiles. During the Falklands the ‘ Shars ‘ were always equipped with a pair of 30mm cannon pods and two Sidewinders.

What was the role of air power in the Falklands War?

Role of air power. Neither side achieved total air supremacy; nonetheless, air power proved to be of critical importance during the conflict, due to the isolated, rough landscape of the Falklands in which the mobility of land forces was restricted.