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Event war Americas

Falklands War

1982 CE

Argentina invaded the British-held Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. Britain dispatched a naval task force that recaptured the islands in 74 days, killing 649 Argentine and 255 British personnel.

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1982 undeclared Argentina–United Kingdom war

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Conflict · Americas

Falklands War

1982 CE

Argentina invaded the British-held Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. Britain dispatched a naval task force that recaptured the islands in 74 days, killing 649 Argentine and 255 British personnel.

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