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What early anti-ship missiles might do in the Falklands

Green Cheese, Blue Slug, and related weapons are assessed against the limited number of naval targets in the Falklands theatre.

Question

How might Green Cheese, Blue Slug, and similar missiles have been used in the Falklands War?

Short answer

With few naval targets available, they would more often be used against land targets or radars than in ship-to-ship engagements.

Notes

Such weapons would likely be used chiefly against land targets and radar sites because few suitable ships would be available. The point is practical rather than doctrinal: forces use capable weapons that they actually have. Their presence would add options, but not necessarily transform the campaign.