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PDF 82 May 12 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTG 317.1.1 (1133Z) ("Op Sutton: Directive for Commander 3 CDO BGD") ["secure a bridgehead on East Falkland into which reinforcements can be landed, in which an airstrip can be established and from which operations to repossess the Falkland Islands can be developed"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 14 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.0 signal to CTF 317 (2200Z) ("Op Sutton. OPORD 3/82") ["submit repossession will be a continuous amphibious task"; proposals] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.0 & 317.1 (1130Z) ("Op Sutton") ["intend en[emy] strategic reserve at Darwin/Goose Green be destroyed as soon as possible to allow freedom of manoeuvre"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1.1 signal to CTG 317.1 (0241Z) ("Op Sutton") [Thompson's future intentions - understands from Trant that more is required, but until enemy beaten in the air would be unwise] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.8 (1354Z) ("Exclusive for RADM Woodward MGEN Moore BRIG Thompson CDRE Clapp") ["despite some severe pain we are winning ... take full and early advantage of this situation before the international call for cease fire becomes unbearable ... press on single mindedly for Stanley before the opportunity for military victory is withdrawn"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1841Z) ("Personal for CLFFI from Land Dep CINCFLEET. Op Sutton") [appreciates Thompson's points; assessment at Northwood is that "rapid and powerful action will bring about speedy resolution"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (2342Z) ("Personal for Land Dep CINCFLEET. Op Sutton") [Thompson's difficulties "imply limitation on speed with which ops to close with Stanley can be developed"; "I stress my aim remains to capture Stanley as soon as possible"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTG 317.1.1 (2358Z) ("Exclusive for Brigadier Thompson from Major General Moore") [signals with Trant - am not in sympathy with pressure to rush you; see value of Darwin/Goose Green raid, but doubtful of ops on West Falkland; possibilities for pushing East - "we will not bring any real pressure to bear on main en[emy] until we close up to his main positions"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1.1 signal to CTG 317.1 (2359Z) ("Op Sutton") ["have decided to accord higher priority to the SF insertion into the Mount Kent area than to the proposed Op Darwin/Goose Green"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 25 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (1941Z) ("Op Sutton. Personal for Land Dep CINCFLEET. Op Sutton") [four days studying means to speed up closing with enemy at Stanley - direct landing of 5 BGD in areas Teal Inlet Bluff Cover or Berkeley Sound foolhardy given enemy air performance; helicopter constraint] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 25 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (2037Z) ("Exclusive from CINC for Commanders") ["Now that 3 Brigade is established ashore the earliest opportunity must be taken vest Port Stanley from positions on high ground"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 25 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317.8 signal to CTF 317 (2235Z) ("Exclusive for CINCFLEET, General Moore, COMAW, Brig Thompson from RADM Woodward") [conclusions from losses - Coventry, Atlantic Conveyor, "fundamental need to take Port Stanley"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 26 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1025Z) ("Personal for CLFFI from Land Dep CINCFLEET") [agreed cannot land 5 BGD outside air defence unless air situation markedly improves; assessment here is that Argentines may not stand and fight; spoke with Thompson, priority to invest Stanley but if possible on the way or simultaneously to eliminate enemy at Goose Green "there would be obvious advantages in it"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 26 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1110Z) ("Personal for CLFFI from Land Dep CINC") [assessment of Argentine air threat to British land forces outside air defence umbrella - not unacceptable provided Blowpipe deployed] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1, 317.0, 317.1.1 (1100Z) ("Operation Sutton. Exclusive for Commanders") ["the war must be won onshore, but could be lost at sea. We must therefore press on to Stanley with the greatest vigour, dash and drive"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1741Z) ("For CLFFI from Land Dep CINC: use of special forces") [suggests they should be used "to support overall aim to invest Port Stanley with minimum delay"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 and others (1154Z) ("Exclusive from CINC for Commanders") ["That you are now mixing it with the enemy in Goose Green/Darwin ... is good news"; possible ceasefire - "imperative that we keep going at very best possible speed"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 28 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTGs (1503Z) ("Smoke screen generation") [tests of devices to make smoke from helicopters and fire pumps] [declassified Jun 2017]
PDF 82 May 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.8 signal to CTF 317 (1508Z) ("Exclusive for CINCFLEET and Commanders") [need to withdraw one carrier by mid-June, proposes three phases] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 29 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1930Z) ("Exclusive for CLFFI from Land Dep CINCFLEET") ["To avoid high level interference, it would be of the greatest help to have your feel for concept of ops, outline timings for attack on Port Stanley"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 30 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0130Z) ("Exclusive for Land Dep CINCFLEET") [hope to land first light to get first impressions then signal in about 24 hours; "Meanwhile I request you do all you can to keep instant strategists off my back!"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 30 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (2146Z) ("Exclusive for CINC and Commanders from CLF") [inspiring day ashore; preparing report to send tonight; Argentine POW says Goose Green reinforced after BBC World Service reported Nott announcing plans to attack] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0530Z) ("Personal for CINC from CLF") ["the major limiting factor in bringing the matter to a speedy conclusion is logistics"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0545Z) ("Op Sutton exclusive for for CINC") ["The final defeat of the enemy is dependent on his will to fight" - intel underestimated his strength and fervour at Goose Green, "we must be prepared for this to happen again at Port Stanley leading to a protracted battle"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.8 (1822Z) ("Exclusive for Commander") [proposal to withdraw one carrier by mid-June agreed in principle, but suspects "you are about a week too optimistic"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 May 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 to MODUK Army (0028Z) ("Op Corporate - War Graves") [asks to be informed of long-term intentions; Moore expresses preference for repatriation of the dead] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 1 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTG 317.1.1 (0415Z) ("Op Sutton. LFFI OPO 1/82") ["Mission. To secure Port Stanley"] [declassified Spt 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0230Z) ("Op Sutton for CINC from [CLFFI]") [plans for 5 BGD - decision to prioritise 3 CDO moves towards Stanley] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to Commanders (1600Z) ("Personal from CINC to Commanders") [thinks Argentinians no longer believe they can defend the islands so plan diversionary attack to strengthen their negotiating position; suggests precautionary moves, including company presence on West Falkland] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (1521Z) ("Personal for CINC from CLF") [can move token presence in West Falkland if necessary for negotiating purposes; sees main threat as attack against East Falkland forces to draw carriers close enough for Exocet] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CDS signal to CTF 317 (1704Z) ("Exclusive for CINC from CDS") [after exhaustive research with cooperation of BBC am satisfied Nott did not announce plans for capture of Darwin/Goose Green before the battle] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (2357Z) ("For CINC from CLF") [hopes by 6 Jun to be "well balanced on our current line" facing enemy's intended main line of resistance; conversation with Wilson of 5 BGD] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 4 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to Commanders (1637Z) ("Exclusive for Commanders from CINC") [commends "speed and determination with which you have closed up to the enemy main position"; West Falkland token force "now important and urgent from political viewpoint as pressure on PM mounts for cease fire"; concern at plan to move 2SG and 1WG by sea to Bluff Cove overnight 5/6 Jun - risky, seeks further discussion] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 5 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0233Z) ("Excl for CINC from CLF: Op Corporate") [pushes back - sea move 5 BGD remains best option to start Stanley battle early; West Falkland - could insert one company at 12 hour notice on your steer] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 5 Sa Declassified documents Key Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to Commanders (1225Z) ("Exclusive for Commanders") ["your excellent progress to invest Port Stanley has eased pressure for immediate victory in that area. I therefore accept the delay that any alternative to Bluff Cove would impose"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 6 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0050Z) ("Op Sutton. For CINC from CLF") [assessing right psychological moment to invite Argentine surrender] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 6 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1454Z) ("For Commander from CINC") [assessing right psychological moment to invite Argentine surrender] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 6 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (2105Z) ("Op Sutton. PW") [Moore requests guidance on moving Prisoners of War] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 7 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0030Z) ("For CINC from CLF") [terrible weather, but progress on moving stores] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 8 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (?0040Z) ("For CINC from CLF") [clear weather, but no air attacks; well established at Bluff Cove] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.8 signal to CTF 317 (0100Z) ("Operation Corporate") ["failure to take Port Stanley in next few days puts whole operation at major risk"] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1014Z) ("Exclusive for CDR from CINC") ["cruel blow" yesterday; need to maintain momentum] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 operations order to all units ("OPO2/82") ["Mission. To capture Port Stanley"] [declassified Spt 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (?1300Z) ("For CINC from CLF") ["considerable recasting of plans", hopes to stay close to timetable] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 11 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (0145Z) ("Op Sutton SBS Sitrep 10 Jun 82" - West Falkland) [Weddell Island; Chartres; Byron Hts; Saunders Island] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 14 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to MODUK (1434Z) ("Op Corporate. Interim Land Forces sitrep") [Tumbledown taken by first light; Wireless Ridge; large numbers of enemy retreating towards Stanley] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 15 Tu Declassified documents Key Archive (National Army Museum) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to MODUK (0312Z) (Argentine surrender - Moore's signal sent via Hereford) [2100 Falklands time Argentine General surrendered all Argentine forces on West and East Falkland] [unclassified]
PDF 82 Jun 23 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1736Z) ("Exclusive for CLF from CINC. Fearless for Commanding Officer") [what to do with Menendes; take care Hastings is not privy to our precise intentions] [declassified Oct 2017]
PDF 82 Jun 29 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: CTF 317 signal to CTG 317.1 (1635Z) ("Exclusive for CLF from CINC") [agrees about force levels, two battalion group strength] [declassified Oct 2017]
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