On 28 May 1982, Argentine troops were dug in around Goose Green and nearby Darwin in the Falkland Islands.
The Second Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) advanced to find 1,200 Argentines dug in, waiting.
A fierce battle followed that lasted 14 hours, resulting in 47 Argentines and 17 British personnel losing their lives.
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The Second Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) advanced to find 1,200 Argentines dug in, waiting.
A fierce battle followed that lasted 14 hours, resulting in 47 Argentines and 17 British personnel losing their lives.
Read more here ???? https://www.forces.net/operations/falklands/falklands-recalling-events-leading-battle-goose-green
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