Malvinas/Falklands War

The Malvinas/Falklands War was a conflict in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, a remote South Atlantic territory. Argentina claimed the islands as their own, while the UK administered them. Tensions led Argentina to invade in April 1982, prompting Britain to send a military response. After several weeks of fighting, British forces regained control, resulting in the death of hundreds of soldiers and civilians. The war ended in June 1982 with Argentina's defeat, reaffirming British sovereignty. The conflict remains a sensitive national issue for both nations.