Falklands War

The Falklands War was a 10-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. The conflict was a major episode in the protracted dispute over the territories’ sovereignty. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel and three Falkland Islanders died during the hostilities. Patriotic sentiment ran high in Argentina, but the unfavourable outcome prompted large protests against...