La Misión (naval operation)

La Misión was a covert naval operation conducted by Argentina during the Falklands War in 1982. Its primary goal was to disable British ships, including the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes, using explosive motorboats and attack craft launched from submarines. The operation aimed to weaken the British naval presence and support Argentine objectives in the conflict. It involved stealthy, aggressive tactics to maximize damage while minimizing Argentine casualties. Overall, La Misión reflected Argentina’s strategic effort to contest British naval dominance during the conflict through daring, specialized maritime assault tactics.