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Two SistersThe Battle of Two was one of three battles (the other two being the Battles of Mount Harriet and Mount Longdon) fought on the night of June 11th to June 12th, 1982. British forces in this battle consisted of 45 Commando (45 CDO) Royal Marines under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel N Andrew Whitehead, supported by six 105mm guns of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery with 2 PARA in reserve. Additionally, naval gunfire support was provided by HMS Glamorgan. Resisting the British advance, were aaround 350 troops of the Argentin 4th Infantry Regiment (RI 4) under the command of Major Ricardo Cordón. British casualties consisted of 8 killed and 17 wounded. The Argentines suffered 20 killed and about 54 Argentines were taken prisoner. |
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