and ionosphere. The array, comprising 16 50-foot masts, began work in 2010. Falklands War Goose Green was occupied by Argentine forces during the Falklands War. Over one hundred islanders were imprisoned in the community hall, while over 1,200 Argentine troops occupied the settlement and nearby Darwin. On 28–29 May 1982, it was the subject of the first land battle of that conflict (see Battle of Goose Green), as it was relatively close to the site of the British landings, San Carlos, and the British leaders were looking for an early victory, even if the site was not necessarily of military importance. See also Battle of Goose Green Chris Keeble Ítalo Piaggi References Populated places on East Falkland Populated places established in 1875