Falklands War - Darwin and Goose Green Attack
Time: Thursday May 27, 1982
Place: Falklands
Details: From early on 27 May until 28 May, 2 Para, (approximately 500 men) with naval gunfire support from HMS Arrow and artillery support from 8 Commando Battery, Royal Artillery, approached and attacked Darwin and Goose Green, which was held by the Argentine 12th Infantry Regiment.
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