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To: ClearCase_guy

The British lose the destroyer HMS Sheffield in the Falkland’s war against Argentina. It’s entirely possible that the Iranians could manage a similar “lucky” attack.


28 posted on 09/08/2012 11:04:18 AM PDT by Johnny B.
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To: Johnny B.

During the Falklands War, the British Navy lost two destroyers, two frigates, two amphibious assault vessels, and an aircraft transport. A number of other vessels were damaged but later repaired.


31 posted on 09/08/2012 11:11:09 AM PDT by Stonewall Jackson ("I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.")
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