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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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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • United Kingdom
  • Argentina

Key moments

Defining events in the Falklands War.

  1. 25 April 1982 Recapture of South Georgia
  2. 2 May 1982 Sinking of ARA General Belgrano
  3. 21–25 May 1982 Battle of San Carlos / Bomb Alley
  4. 28–29 May 1982 Battle of Goose Green

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1982 CE and 1982 CE.

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