Abstract
SummaryAs a result of fierce aerial attacks on the fleet supporting the landing force on Friday, 21 May 1982, SS CANBERRA was ordered to sail from San Carlos Water. Elements of her medical organisation were hurriedly put ashore into a deserted refrigeration plant at Ajax Bay. Three weeks later they had treated over 650 battle casualties, performed 210 operations under general anaesthetic, and been bombed by Argentinian aircraft. Despite appalling circumstances, their results were a triumphant success. As Officer Commanding Medical Squadron, Commando Logistics Regiment RM, the author was in charge at Ajax Bay throughout the land phase of hostilities.
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