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Skirmish, West Point

10 June 1982
Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
10 June 1982
Location
Virginia
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmish, West Point was a Civil War engagement fought in Virginia, 10 June 1982.

On 10 June 1982, in the closing days of the Falklands War, Many Branch Point, a ridge near Port Howard in West Falkland, was the site of a minor skirmish between the Argentine and British Armed Forces. The engagement ended with the death of the SAS patrol commander, Captain Gavin Hamilton. The action was the only ground engagement of the British and Argentine forces on West Falkland during the conflict.

Forces engaged
Union: NEW YORK--6th Cavalry.; Confederate not detailed
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When did Skirmish, West Point take place?
Skirmish, West Point took place in 10 June 1982.
Where was Skirmish, West Point fought?
Skirmish, West Point was fought in Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Skirmish, West Point?
On 10 June 1982, in the closing days of the Falklands War, Many Branch Point, a ridge near Port Howard in West Falkland, was the site of a minor skirmish between the Argentine and British Armed Forces. The engagement ended with the death of the SAS patrol commander, Captain Gavin Hamilton. The actio
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Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Skirmish, West Point

West Point Historic District
Listed ยท 2 mi
Dixon
Industrial ยท 5.1 mi
Sweet Hall
Industrial ยท 5.6 mi
Chelsea
Colonial ยท 5.7 mi
Windsor Shades
Industrial ยท 5.8 mi
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