FALKLAND WAR EVENT
To celebrate the release the the Falklands Islands map on Warthunder I think the next Event should be based on that conflict with awards to unlocking vehicles and decals etc.
As a Brit who is inspired by the conflict I gathered a video based on the Falklands war report to those who don’t know the history and events that took place the video below will lighten up on the English side of the war.
Falklands War Day by Day | How the War was Reported (1982) | Archive Footage Documentary (PART 1/2)
Right I would like to place out the list of ideas and vehicles that could be released for the nations that took place during the war. The list of Nations that took part of the Falklands conflict and their vehicles based on the video link I showed above.
United Kingdom:
- Armored Vehicles:
- FV101 Scorpion Reconnaissance Vehicle
- FV107 Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicle
- FV106 Samson Recovery Vehicle
- Helicopters:
- Westland Sea King
- Westland Wessex
- Westland Scout
- Boeing Chinook
- Lynx
- Aircraft:
- Sea Harrier
- Harrier GR.3
- C-130 Hercules
- Nimrod
- Other Land Vehicles:
- Land Rover 88 and 109
- Land Rover 101
- Bedford trucks
- Volvo BV 202 tracked tractors
Argentina:
- Armored Vehicles:
- Panhard AML-90
- TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano) Medium Tank (limited use, possibly not in combat)
- Aircraft:
- FMA IA 58 Pucará
- McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
- Dassault Mirage III
- English Electric Canberra
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Boeing 707
- Helicopters:
- Bell 212
- Boeing CH-47 Chinook
- Other Land Vehicles:
- Mercedes-Benz 4x4 jeeps
- Various trucks
Other Nations:
USSR: A Primorye-class, an Intelligence or spy ship was shadowing the British Naval Task Force on route to the Falklands.
- United States:
Provided intelligence, logistical support, and allowed the UK to use its base for refueling.
- Commonwealth Countries:
While many Commonwealth nations, like Australia and New Zealand, offered troops and ships, the UK declined most offers due to its own capabilities.
- New Zealand:
Offered to send warships to take over duties of British ships involved in the war.
- France:
Provided training and equipment to Argentina before the war, but also aided the UK with intelligence and assistance regarding the Exocet missile systems used by Argentina.
- Other European Nations:
Provided various forms of support, including intelligence, logistical assistance, and diplomatic efforts.
Why no large-scale military participation from others?
- UK Capabilities:
The UK possessed the capacity to handle the conflict on its own and did not require a large-scale military intervention from allies.
- Focus on NATO:
NATO members, like the US, were more focused on the Cold War and the defense of Western Europe, making direct military involvement in the Falklands less of a priority.
- Diplomatic Considerations:
Some countries were hesitant to get involved in what was seen as a colonial conflict.
- Limited Scope:
The war was relatively short, lasting only 74 days, which may have reduced the need for significant foreign intervention.
For the Decals or Decorations we can have weapons.
British Forces:
- Infantry Weapons:
- L1A1 SLR: The standard self-loading rifle.
- L42A1: A sniper rifle.
- L7A2 GPMG: General-purpose machine gun.
- L14A1 Carl Gustav: Recoilless rifle.
- MILAN ATGM: Anti-tank guided missile.
- Blowpipe & FIM-92 Stinger: MANPADS (shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles).
- L2A3 Sterling: Submachine gun (primarily for support services).
- M16A1 & M203: Used by special forces (SAS).
- L2A2 Hand Grenade, L4 Bren Light Machine Gun: Other infantry support weapons.
- Naval Weapons:
- Exocet Missiles: While operated by both sides, the British used them on ships. The Exocet is particularly notable for sinking HMS Sheffield.
- Torpedeos: The HMS Conqueror sank the ARA General Belgrano with a torpedo.
- Aircraft:
- Sea Harrier: A key air-superiority fighter and ground attack aircraft.
- Vulcan Bomber: Used for conventional bombing missions during Operation Black Buck.
Argentine Forces:
- Aircraft:
- Dassault Super Étendard: Carried Exocet missiles.
- A-4 Skyhawk: Used for ground attacks and anti-ship missions, also equipped with Exocet and bombs.
- IAI Dagger: A strike fighter, also known as the Nesher.
- Infantry Weapons:
- FAL Rifle: The Argentine version of the FN FAL, some with full-automatic capability.
- 90mm & 105mm Recoilless Rifles: Used for anti-tank and fire support.
- Browning M2 Heavy Machine Guns: Used for fire support.
- Air Defense:
- Roland & Tigercat: Surface-to-air missile systems.
- Oerlikon 35mm Twin Cannons: Anti-aircraft guns.
- Other:
- Exocet Missile: Launched from both aircraft and a land-based system.
- Napalm: Used by the Pucará aircraft.
- Nuclear Depth Bombs: It was revealed that the UK deployed nuclear depth bombs during the conflict, though they were not used.
What you guys think, and should the awards be premium just like the Great War Event?
