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On the morning of 12 June, it became clear that the attacks on Mount Longdon had been successful. 2 PARA marched around the back of Longdon to take up their positions for the assault on Wireless Ridge. As the action was expected to be concluded quickly, they took only their weapons and as much ammunition as possible, leaving most other gear behind in the camp. On Bluff Cove Peak, the 2 PARA’s mortars and heavy machine guns were attacked by Argentinian A4 Skyhawks, which delayed their planned move forward, although they suffered no casualties.

On the morning of 12 June, it became clear that the attacks on Mount Longdon had been successful. 2 PARA marched around the back of Longdon to take up their positions for the assault on Wireless Ridge. As the action was expected to be concluded quickly, they took only their weapons and as much ammunition as possible, leaving most other gear behind in the camp. On Bluff Cove Peak, the 2 PARA’s mortars and heavy machine guns were attacked by Argentinian A4 Skyhawks, which delayed their planned move forward, although they suffered no casualties.

On the night of June 13/14 2 PARA deployed 3 PARA and, supported by British light tanks and [[Royal Navy warships]], attacked Wireless Ridge. During the day British artillery had fired 6,000 rounds with their 105 mm guns and as the British Paratroopers began their push, they were further backed by naval fire and the 76mm and 30mm guns mounted on the light tanks. After their losses at Goose Green, the Paras were taking no chances.

On the night of June 13/14 2 PARA deployed 3 PARA and, supported by British light tanks and [[Royal Navy warships]], attacked Wireless Ridge. During the attack British artillery fired 6,000 rounds with their 105 mm guns and as the British Paratroopers began their final push, they were further backed by naval fire and the 76mm and 30mm guns mounted on the light tanks.<ref>«During the course of the battle British field artillery pumped 6,000 105mm shells onto Wireless Ridge, while two frigates lobbed about 600 4.5in shells on to the eastern slopes.»  The Falklands War 1982, Duncan Anderson, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014</ref>After their heavy losses at Goose Green, the Paras were taking no chances.

By the time 2 PARA reached their first objective, ''Rough Diamond'', the Argentinian 7th Infantry Regiment's C Company had withdrawn. As a result A and B Companies were convinced the enemy on the “Apple Pie” objective had been defeated, and began to advance confidently, but they encountered fierce machine-gun fire when they left their trenches. They retreated back to their positions and ordered massive retaliation from the British machine-gunners and the guns of the ''Blues and Royals'' light tanks. A and B Companies were able to advance again and take ''Apple Pie''.

By the time 2 PARA reached their first objective, ''Rough Diamond'', the Argentinian 7th Infantry Regiment's C Company had withdrawn. As a result A and B Companies were convinced the enemy on the “Apple Pie” objective had been defeated, and began to advance confidently, but they encountered fierce machine-gun fire when they left their trenches. They retreated back to their positions and ordered massive retaliation from the British machine-gunners and the guns of the ''Blues and Royals'' light tanks. A and B Companies were able to advance again and take ''Apple Pie''.