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2nd May 1982: Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano sunk by British submarine HMS Conqueror during the Falklands War

2nd May 2026
Tagged as: Argentina, Belgrano, Britain, Falkland Islands, Falklands War, Navy, Royal Navy, Sink, Submarine, Thatcher, Torpedo, War

Acting on orders authorised by the Strategic Command, HMS Conqueror fired torpedoes at the Belgrano, killing over 200 crewmembers and causing severe damage.

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2nd May 1982: Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano sunk by British submarine HMS Conqueror during the Falklands War

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