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Falkland Islands War |
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Falkland Islands Waror Malvinas War(1982) Brief but undeclared war between Argentina and Great Britain over control of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and associated island dependencies. Both countries long had claimed sovereignty over the Falklands and had been in protracted negotiations over them. On April 2, 1982, Argentina's military government, impatient with the negotiations, occupied the islands with some 10,000 troops. British prime minister Margaret Thatcher responded by sending a naval task force to the region, and within three months British forces had defeated the Argentines and reoccupied the islands. Britain lost about 250 men, and Argentina about 700. Argentina's defeat discredited its military government and helped lead to the restoration of civilian rule in 1983. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Michael Ventre makes reference (Daily News, July 23) to the Falkland Islands war in his column about a field hockey match. Las Madras campaigned for the disclosure of prison records of their imprisoned relatives, for free elections, and against the Falkland Islands War with Great Britain. He probably hasn't had this much reason to get out of his chair since the Falkland Islands war. |
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