When and where was the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk?

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Map showing the Falkland Islands War of 1982, with the left inset displaying southern South America, highlighting Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Argentine air force and naval bases, and the British 200-mile war zone. The main map details West and East Falkland, marking Argentine troop concentrations, areas of conflict, and the path of the British advance toward Stanley, along with key settlements and landing sites. — Falkland Islands War The Falkland Islands War zone (left) and route of British landing forces (right).

The Argentine cruiser General Belgrano was sunk on May 2, 1982, by a British nuclear-powered submarine. The vessel was located outside the war zone established by the British government around the Falkland Islands at the time of the attack.1