The sinking of the Belgrano was seized upon by anti-war foes of Margaret Thatcher, the prime minister Photo: AP
Thirty Years On, Argentine Survivors Of The Belgrano Sinking Recall The Moment Falklands War Erupted Around Them -- The Telegraph
It may be 30 years since the Argentine cruiser Belgrano was sunk in the first British attack of the Falklands war, but for survivors it might have been yesterday.
It was perhaps the most controversial episode of the Falklands War and brought its single heaviest loss of life.
Thirty years later, the sinking of the General Belgrano cruiser, with the deaths of 323 Argentine crewmen, still arouses deep emotions and fierce debate.
Despite its advancing years, the vessel was the most potent in the junta's navy. After it was sunk on May 2, 1982, by two torpedoes fired by HMS Conqueror, a nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine, no Argentine vessel left port again during the conflict.
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My Comment: One more reason why Argentina should never invade the Falklands again.
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