Falklands Operations 2- Fighting by the Rules

Authors

Christopher Craig

Abstract

HMS Alacrity, a type 21 general-purpose frigate, sailed from the United Kingdom on 5 April 1982 and accompanied the two carriers, HMS Hermes and HMS lnvincible, throughout their passage south. We were subject to the first Argentine Mirage attack on 1 May, partook in the Total Exclusion Zone (TEZ) operations, were involved in a variety of naval gunfire support missions and clandestine operations, ran a number of night transport convoys into San Carlos water after the amphibious landing on 21 May, and had the dubious privilege of being present in the carrier battle group during each of the Exocet attacks.

Recommended Citation

Craig, Christopher (1984) "Falklands Operations 2- Fighting by the Rules," Naval War College Review: Vol. 37: No. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol37/iss3/4