The Savage Soldiers Who Destroyed One of the Most Secret Modern Weapons
The naval engagements of the Falklands War between the Argentinian Air Force and the Royal Navy were escalating. A British warship, HMS Sheffield, was operating in hostile territory, ready to strike down any upcoming enemy aircraft.
Suddenly, the silhouette of an unseen threat disrupted the horizon, Argentina’s Air Force hidden secret: a lethal French-made Exocet missile.
The menacing missile, a symbol of the new era of naval warfare, streaked through the sky. The crew braced for impact. Before anything could be done to neutralize it, the missile tore into the hull of Sheffield.
The devastating impact echoed across the seas, marking the first successful strike of an Exocet missile and a pivotal moment in naval history.
The Royal Navy, humiliated by this blow dealt by the under-armed Argentinian troops, swiftly prompted the military to call the best of the best to neutralize the rest of the Exocet missiles in Argentina’s arsenal: the Special Air Service or SAS.
Their mission was bound to be reckless, almost impossible, but they were in against all odds and had always triumphed. Until then…
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As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -
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Suddenly, the silhouette of an unseen threat disrupted the horizon, Argentina’s Air Force hidden secret: a lethal French-made Exocet missile.
The menacing missile, a symbol of the new era of naval warfare, streaked through the sky. The crew braced for impact. Before anything could be done to neutralize it, the missile tore into the hull of Sheffield.
The devastating impact echoed across the seas, marking the first successful strike of an Exocet missile and a pivotal moment in naval history.
The Royal Navy, humiliated by this blow dealt by the under-armed Argentinian troops, swiftly prompted the military to call the best of the best to neutralize the rest of the Exocet missiles in Argentina’s arsenal: the Special Air Service or SAS.
Their mission was bound to be reckless, almost impossible, but they were in against all odds and had always triumphed. Until then…
-
As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -
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