Leopold Galtieri
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- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants
- Curriculum: Latin American History
Article abstract: Military significance: General Galtieri led the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands, a British-ruled domain. The war, which lasted just seventy-two days, is credited with reestablishing civilian government control in Argentina.
General Leopoldo Galtieri was a lifelong military person. He worked in various leadership areas and aligned himself with the Argentine army generals. He was recognized as a solid strategist and was rewarded with promotions and more responsibility.
Galtieri played a major role in the governmental control of...
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