South Atlantic Conflict

The South Atlantic Conflict, also known as the Falklands War, was a short but intense war in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, located off the coast of Argentina. Argentina invaded the islands, claiming sovereignty, prompting Britain to send a military task force to reclaim them. The conflict lasted about ten weeks, ending with British victory and the islands remaining a UK territory. The war highlighted issues of territorial sovereignty, national identity, and military readiness, and remains a significant event in both countries’ histories.