Falkland Islands War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Ships, Naval History, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Latin American History
- Geographical Location: Argentina
- Date: April 2-June 14, 1982
Article abstract: At issue: British sovereignty over the islands. Result: British victory; Argentine junta is removed and civilian control of the government is reestablished in Buenos Aires.
Background
The Falkland Islands War was the result of a centuries-long conflict between the people of Argentina and the English settlers in the south Atlantic islands. English settlement began in 1771, then vanished and returned in 1834; the Falklands have been considered a British protectorate ever since. No other nation has made claim to the islands, other than...
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