South Atlantic in History

Commands the Argentine amphibious landing force assigned to seize the Falkland Islands during Operation Rosario.

Serves as a senior commander in the joint Argentine operation that captures the Falkland Islands.

Survives the sinking with members of his crew; 323 Argentine sailors are killed in the loss of the cruiser.

Orders evacuation as flooding and damage make it impossible to save General Belgrano.

Is commanding General Belgrano when HMS Conqueror torpedoes the cruiser.

Commands the cruiser ARA General Belgrano while it operates southwest of the Falkland Islands.

Commands naval reconnaissance activity that locates the British force before the Super Etendard attack on HMS Sheffield.

Launches an AM39 Exocet during the mission that fatally damages HMS Sheffield.

Completes aerial refuelling with Bedacarratz before the pair continue at low level toward the British task force.

Participates in the Argentine Navy's first wartime Super Etendard and Exocet attack against the British fleet.

Uses a Neptune patrol aircraft to maintain contact information on the British force for the Sheffield strike.

Provides targeting information that enables the Super Etendard pair to approach the British naval formation.

Launches his Exocet with Curilovic during the coordinated strike on the British formation.

Launches an AM39 Exocet during the attack that sets Atlantic Conveyor ablaze and causes its eventual loss.

Acquires British radar contacts during the low-level approach and selects the largest return as the strike target.