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Falkland Conflict / Fighting Ships #283686

CBS Evening News for Thursday, May 13, 1982
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(Studio) Accding.to "Aerospace Daily" newsletter, USSR intelligence satellite played key role in Argentina's sinking of British ship HMS Sheffield; details given. Loss of General Belgrano recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(DC) Issue of large ships' vulnerability in war examined. [Admiral William SMALL - discusses vulnerability and survivability issues.] Accidental bombing of USS Enterprise recalled, described; films shown. [Senator Gary HART - explains his proposal.] [SMALL - disputes Hart's cost estimate] [HART - thinks weapons seen in Falkland conflict will shape future confrontations.] USSR said ready to build its own large-deck carrier.
REPORTER: Bill Lynch

(Studio) Senate vote on amendment proposed by Hart reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

Reporter(s):
Lynch, Bill;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:04:10

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