The Falklands War (1982) was a 10-week conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, known as the Islas Malvinas in Argentina. The war began with Argentina’s Operation Rosario on April 2, 1982, followed by a major British naval and military response.
The conflict included major naval, air and land battles, including the sinking of ARA General Belgrano, the attack on HMS Sheffield, the landings at San Carlos, the Battle of Goose Green, and fighting around Mount Longdon, Two Sisters, Mount Harriet, Mount Tumbledown and Wireless Ridge. The war ended on June 14, 1982, when Argentine commander Mario Menéndez surrendered at Port Stanley.
This article examines the background, strategic miscalculations, military operations, casualties, weapons and military lessons, political consequences and continuing sovereignty dispute, making it useful for World History, International Relations, Defence Studies, UPSC, State PCS, UGC-NET and Competitive Examinations.
Author: Darshita Neeraj
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Mudita Learning and Knowledge Private Limited
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Date of post: 14.08.2026
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