Because of the evolution of weapons, some scientists argue that amphibious operations can’t be conducted anymore and that amphibious operations have played out its roll in strategic warfare. But there are also another side of that discussion, the evolution of weapons only shows us new ways of conducting amphibious operations. Earlier research on the battle of San Carlos, have had a very abstract focused how different weaponry and the achievements of different units, led to Britian’s success. But it has not researched the thought behind it, how and why the weapons and units were used in the way they were. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion of the problems surrounding today's conditions for amphibious operations, by exploring operational art in amphibious operations. More specifically, this study aims to describe the battle of San Carlos, using elements of manoeuvre warfare that highlights operational art. The study shows, that even though weaponry that lay the groundwork for arguments against amphibious operations in today’s world, were used by Argentina. Britian’s success in the operation can be describe through operational art in manoeuvre warfare, this lays the groundwork for further research on solving the problem surrounding amphibious operations, the ever-growing threat of weapon development who hinder old variables for success in amphibious operations.