From: Who Owns the Falkland Islands? A Tale of History, War, and Identity

The Falklands War in 1982 was a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over control of the islands.

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in April 1982, aiming to take control by force. The UK responded with a military task force and regained the islands after about two months of fighting. Around 960 soldiers died in the war. The conflict reinforced the UK's control and the islanders' desire to remain British, but the sovereignty dispute continues diplomatically.

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The Struggle for the Falklands

jstor.org

Sovereignty since the ceasefire: The Falklands 40 years on

lordslibrary.parliament.uk

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Argentina claims the Falkland Islands were inherited from Spain when it gained independence in 1816.

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The United Kingdom has controlled the Falkland Islands almost continuously since 1833.

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In 2013, the people living on the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to remain a British O...

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