Malvinas War (Falklands War)

The Falklands War was a conflict in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, a remote South Atlantic territory. Argentina invaded the islands, claiming they belonged to them, prompting Britain to send a military task force to reclaim the islands. The war lasted about two months and involved naval, air, and land battles. Britain eventually regained control, but the conflict resulted in military and civilian casualties on both sides. The war highlighted issues of sovereignty, national pride, and regional geopolitics, and remains a sensitive topic for Argentina and the UK.