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Falkland Islands War: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Malvinas War • Falklands War • South Atlantic War
Date April 2, 1982 - June 14, 1982
Location Falkland Islands
Participants Argentina • United Kingdom

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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.
The Argentinian cruiser General Belgrano lists heavily as it sinks in the South Atlantic, surrounded by orange life rafts holding survivors in rough water.
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The “Iron Lady”
Margaret Thatcher
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington
British statesman

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