Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Start of the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas Conflict
Category
Military
Date
1982-04-02
Country
Argentina
Description

On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces landed in the Falkland Islands, initiating the conflict with the United Kingdom. The move followed decades of diplomatic tension over sovereignty claims. Argentine troops quickly secured control of key locations on the islands. The action triggered a military response from the UK, leading to a full-scale conflict. The event deeply affected Argentine society, politics, and military strategy. It remains one of the most significant and sensitive episodes in national history.