Guerra de Malvinas

The Guerra de Malvinas, or Falklands War, occurred in 1982 when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory claimed by Argentina. The conflict lasted for about ten weeks, resulting from long-standing disputes over the islands' sovereignty. The British government responded by sending a military task force to reclaim the islands. The war ended with Argentina's surrender on June 14, 1982, leading to British control over the Falklands. The conflict resulted in significant military and civilian casualties and has left a lasting impact on Argentine politics and relations between Argentina and the United Kingdom.