Royal Navy Task Force
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The Royal Navy Task Force was the British naval and amphibious force assembled to project power and conduct major operations, notably during the Falklands War.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
amphibious task force
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naval task force ⓘ |
| alliedSupport | United States logistical assistance ⓘ |
| conflict | Falklands War ⓘ |
| conflictType | post–Second World War limited war ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
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Royal Marines units NERFINISHED ⓘ aircraft carrier HMS Hermes NERFINISHED ⓘ aircraft carrier HMS Invincible NERFINISHED ⓘ amphibious assault ships ⓘ destroyers ⓘ frigates ⓘ logistics support vessels ⓘ merchant ships taken up from trade ⓘ submarines ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
demonstrated long-range expeditionary capability of the Royal Navy
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largest British naval task force assembled since the Second World War ⓘ |
| locationOfAssembly |
Ascension Island staging area
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United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCommander |
Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse
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Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEngagement |
Battle of San Carlos
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naval air battles over the Falklands ⓘ |
| notableOperation | retaking the Falkland Islands ⓘ |
| operator | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| opponent |
Argentine Air Force
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Argentine Army NERFINISHED ⓘ Argentine Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | British Armed Forces deployment to the Falklands War ⓘ |
| purpose |
to establish maritime superiority around the Falkland Islands
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to land and sustain ground troops on the Falkland Islands ⓘ to support British land forces in the Falklands War ⓘ |
| role |
amphibious assault
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amphibious warfare ⓘ anti-submarine warfare ⓘ blockade enforcement ⓘ carrier strike ⓘ logistics support ⓘ maritime air defence ⓘ naval gunfire support ⓘ power projection ⓘ sea control ⓘ troop transport ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| startTime | 1982 ⓘ |
| theatre |
Falkland Islands region
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South Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
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