Military & Warfare

Corbeta Uruguay Surrenders to Royal Marines

The Argentine corvette Uruguay surrendered to British Royal Marine commandos in Southern Thule, marking the final military action of the Falklands War. This surrender closed the chapter on the conflict between Argentina and the UK over the disputed Falkland Islands. British forces had been gradually reclaiming control of the islands, and the corvette's capitulation was a significant indicator of Argentina's diminished naval capabilities. The incident occurred against a backdrop of intense military operations in the South Atlantic.

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