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TFA blurb review
Hawkeye7, I'm going through and doing the 3rd quarter 2018 blurbs, but I don't have a good feel for this one. I know you've got better things to do at the moment, but if you have some time later on, please consider doing a blurb for this one. - Dank (push to talk) 14:02, 29 November 2019 (UTC)


 * Here is my suggestion: — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hawkeye7 (talk • contribs)

The 1982 British campaign to recapture the Falkland Islands depended on complex logistical arrangements, as the British forces were operating 7000 nmi from home. The Royal Navy's ships were augmented by ships taken up from trade (STUFT), and a base was developed on remote Ascension Island (pictured). The 3rd Commando Brigade was landed on East Falkland, but struggled to build up its supplies as the Argentine air forces made repeated attacks on ships. SS Atlantic Conveyor was struck by a missile, and sank with Chinook and Wessex helicopters on board, along with vital stores. This forced the 3rd Commando Brigade to yomp across East Falkland. Forward Brigade Maintenance Areas (FBMAs) were established, and ammunition was delivered to gun positions by helicopters to enable the artillery to support the attacks on the mountains ringing Port Stanley. The successful conclusion of these battles resulted in the surrender of the Argentine forces.