British Naval Forces In The Falklands War
This is a list of the naval forces from the United Kingdom that took part in the Falklands War. For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War.
Read more about British Naval Forces In The Falklands War: Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, Ships Taken Up From Trade, Weaponry
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