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After the invasion of the Falklands in 1982 there was a mad scramble by the UK's Armed Forces to get 'down South' as quickly as possible . . .

a) To get their before the Junta had the time to properly defend the islands eg extending the runway at Stanley for fast jets

b) To win a campaign before the Southern winter set in.

What if, with a bit of forward planning and knowing the RN's lack of AEW coverage a couple or more mobile radars where taken down South with the Task Force to be land delivered by a LSL or LPD?

Firstly, in early May as soon as the Task Force and Ampib Forces arrive in the TEZ and following a SBS or SAS recon to see if the island is occupied a LSL or LPD with a frigate escort lands a radar set with support staff and company of troops for defense on Sealion Island south of the Falklands. This then allows the Task Force to sail near the island and use it as a safe haven and possibly avoiding the loss of HMS Sheffield.

Secondly around the 21st, preferably on the 22nd because of fog, a LSL or LPD again covered by a frigate escort plus support land another radar on Steeple Jason Island to the North West allowing some limited radar coverage for the landings.

Would this be possible?

Would it work and if so how effective would it be?

Regards filers
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