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>> Depends on whether you believe that was ever the intention or within the capability of
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The Belgrano was not in a war zone on a pleasure cruise. I know it was just outside the declared 200 mile exclusion zone but we had informed Argentina (via Switzerland) that we would defend ourselves beyond that zone. The Belgrano was sunk because it was headed in the direction of the UK fleet, way out gunned any ship we had there and was armoured so our ships could only inflict limited damage even if they could get close enough. The Belgrano was also heading into water that was too shallow for HMS Conqueror to follow her while submerged. I was not in Conqueror but I knew her crew, worked with them, and discussed the technical aspects of the attack with them at a later date.
Last edited by: Old Navy on Thu 11 Dec 14 at 16:08
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