The Falkland battles

[KevinRanger95]

I did some research on the Falkland battles which I played the British, and against a whole lot of infantry! I know I can set the point allowance, but what kind of point would be ideal and what kind of forces should I be wanting to be correct according to history.
And I mean should it be heavy armor, or light infantry with light armor, or just plain infantry? Read alot but nothing I could find on what kind of force was used!

[Listy]

Para's, Comando's, Gurkha's, Raipier's and 105 Light Gun's. I also seem to remember somethign about there being 4 CVR(T)'s.

All of the above is of the top of my head, so may easily be wrong.

[WestKent5097]

Not forgeting the Guards, SAS, SBS, Royal Engineers, Harrier ground support, Naval gunfire support, Gazelle helicopters for spotting and Sea Kings and a Chinook for lifting supplies and artillery.
As already stated I think there was about 1 troop of Scorpions/Scimitars in the later stages. But basically it was an infantry force of around 2-3 Brigades in size.
There may have been a few of the Royal Marine BV series of vehicles and possibly a few CET, but I'm not sure on that.

Argentines were similar, mainly conscripts and marines, but had a few armoured cars which only operated around Port Stanley and some AA guns, a Roland SAM and some air support from Stanley and possibly the mainland. Also a few helicopters.

There is a scenario in the game which may give you some idea and there is also a Goose Green scenario available on a couple of sites (wargamers depot is one I can remember). One of these puts you in charge of "2 Para" so it should give you some idea of how much infantry you want to control at one time.

[Listy]

Word of note, there where not that many helicopter's there, as most got sunk on the Alantic Convayer. Most of the helicopters where off naval ships. So no big Air mobile opperations.

THe UK forces also used captured twin 35mm AAA guns, which is already included in the UK OOB.

Oh and don't forget a single Vulcan bomber. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[KevinRanger95]

did the paras do a airborne drop or did the land at a secured field by friendly forces?

[Mobhack]

KevinRanger95 said:
did the paras do a airborne drop or did the land at a secured field by friendly forces?



They came ashore on LCU and then acted as leg infantry.

try a google on "2 para goose green"

Cheers
Andy

[KevinRanger95]

I am really surprised about this operation for some strange reason, but thanks for the lead!!!!!