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History was not kind to Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi. Because he surrendered on National Army Day he was forced to resign from the Argentinian Army. And his military competence was called into question.

History was not kind to Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi. Because he surrendered on National Army Day he was forced to resign from the Argentinian Army. And his military competence was called into question.

The performance of Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi, was better than British and Argentinian assessments would indicate. During the battle, Piaggi did not panic when he was out of touch with what was happening and took up the reins as soon as it became possible. At no time did he completely surrender the initiative―his artillery, mortars and anti-aircraft guns and infantry were used to counter every move made by the British. At the critical point his rifle platoons plugged the gaps. On a personal level, his calm and determination inspired his men in the line of fire. During the evening fighting, Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi and Major Moore were observed rallying the troops and Piaggi had stood exposed while cursing and firing several 9 mm rounds from his side-arm at the 3 low-flying GR-3 Harriers sent to obliterate his 35 mm anti-aircraft guns.

The performance of Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi, was better than British and Argentinian assessments would indicate. During the battle, Piaggi did not panic when he was out of touch with what was happening and took up the reins as soon as it became possible. At no time did he completely surrender the initiative―his artillery, mortars and anti-aircraft guns and infantry were used to counter every move made by the British. At the critical point his rifle platoons plugged the gaps. On a personal level, his calm and determination inspired his men in the line of fire. During the evening fighting, Lieutenant-Colonel Piaggi and Major Moore were observed rallying the troops and Piaggi had stood exposed while cursing and firing several 9 mm rounds from his side-arm at one of the 3 low-flying GR-3 Harriers sent to obliterate his 35 mm anti-aircraft guns.<ref>''"1810 hs - Dos ataques aéreos enemigos sobre los puestos de comando y posiciones de la 601 antiaérea a tan baja altura que no vacilo en vaciar furiosamente mi pistola 9mm sobre uno de ellos." Ganso Verde, Italo Angel Piaggi, p. 82, Sudamericana/Planeta, 1986</ref>

After a long fight in the military and civilian courts, Piaggi had his retired military rank and pension reinstated. He died in 2012.

After a long fight in the military and civilian courts, Piaggi had his retired military rank and pension reinstated. He died in 2012.