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Battles of Mount Longdon and Wireless Ridge (view source)
Revision as of 06:12, December 15, 2018
, 06:12, December 15, 2018→Wireless Ridge
Briefly under command of Brigadier Tony Wilon's 5 Infantry Brigade, elements of 2 PARA conducted a helicopter insertion deep behind forward [[Argentinian Army]] Special Forces patrols and [[Argentinian Air Force]]'s Observation Posts (OPs) on June 2. They liberated the settlements of Bluff Cove and Fitzroy, opening a southern flank of operations.
Briefly under command of Brigadier Tony Wilon's 5 Infantry Brigade, elements of 2 PARA conducted a helicopter insertion deep behind forward [[Argentinian Army]] Special Forces patrols and [[Argentinian Air Force]]'s Observation Posts (OPs) on June 2. They liberated the settlements of Bluff Cove and Fitzroy, opening a southern flank of operations.
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 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.