Falklands Conflict

The Falklands Conflict occurred in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Argentina claimed sovereignty over the islands, which it called Las Malvinas, and invaded them in April 1982. The UK responded by dispatching a naval task force to reclaim the islands. This led to a brief but intense war, culminating in the British reclaiming control in June 1982. The conflict resulted in significant loss of life and heightened tensions between the two nations, with ongoing debates about the islands' sovereignty continuing to this day.