ARA Guerrico


The Guerrico was involved in the Argentine attempt to capture South Georgia. She became the first ship in history to become seriously damaged by land based Anti-Tank weapons from the defending 22 Royal Marines. She needed extensive repairs before rejoining the Argentine Navy.


Falklands War | Argentine Ships



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