Falkland War, The Empire Strikes Back

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The Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas/Guerra del Atlántico Sur), also called the Falklands Conflict/Crisis, was fought in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom (UK) over the disputed Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The Falkland Islands consist of two large and many small islands in the South Atlantic Ocean east of Argentina; their name and sovereignty over them have long been disputed.

The Falklands War started on 2 April 1982 with the Argentine invasion and occupation of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982. The conflict was the result of a protracted diplomatic confrontation regarding the sovereignty of the islands. Neither state officially declared war and the fighting was largely limited to the territories under dispute and the South Atlantic. The initial invasion was considered by Argentina as the re-occupation of its own territory, and by the UK as an invasion of a British overseas territory.

Britain launched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Argentine Air Force, and retake the islands by amphibious assault. After combat resulting in 258 British and 649 Argentine deaths, the British eventually prevailed and at the end of combat operations on 14 June the islands remained under British control. However, as of 2008 and as it has since the 19th century, Argentina shows no sign of relinquishing its claim. The claim remains in the Argentine constitution after its reformation in 1994.

The political effects of the war were strong in both countries. A wave of patriotic sentiment swept through both: the Argentine loss prompted even larger protests against the military government, which hastened its downfall; in the United Kingdom, the government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was bolstered. It helped Thatcher's government to victory in the 1983 general election, which prior to the war was seen as by no means certain. The war has played an important role in the culture of both countries, and has been the subject of several books, films, and songs. The cultural and political weight of the conflict has had less effect on the British public than on that of Argentina, where the war is still a topic of discussion.

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[TaffTalk]

@darkslyk Excuse me, why are you trying to insult the United Kingdom whilst speaking English...

[England4eva89]

@williamskidfears It's Britain man stop saying England lol but you might be right. Think we need to prepare for war regardless I can see this century turning ugly.

[snitch5000]

@thesoapbox7 We might be a scrubby little island, but you fuckers still couldnt beat us in war after we had to travel 8,000 miles, and you was only 300 miles from the Argentine mainland. Doesn't say much for Argentina, does it!!!

[snitch5000]

@thesoapbox7 You only disagree because you have Obama in power. Once he leaves and takes with him his anti british reteric, you Americans will once again support us. Lets face it son, you owe us. We have been fighting two wars for the past 10 years, simply to support your measely asses!!!!

[bannon1000]

@thesoapbox7 And today the US boasts THE HIGHEST DEBT ON EARTH, the fastest growing debt on earth, THE HIGHEST PRISON POPULATION on earth, the HIGHEST CRIME & MURDER rates ON EARTH.Not to mention the HIGHEST illegal drug use on the planet....So do not threaten us.What people you do have not locked up are evidently on drugs or just criminals at large.And of course the US lost its AAA credit rating for the first time in its history.And you threaten th UK? HA HA HA HA HA.

[bannon1000]

@thesoapbox7 Blown us up? ha ha ha ha. Listen you fought the tiny, poverty stricken nation of Vietnam,even used chemical weapons against its children & after years of fighting went home defeated and nursing a $100 billion deficit. Vietnam HAD NO AIR CRAFT CARRIERS, SUBS, or even bombers, you out numbered them in air craft over 200 to 1, ships over 20 to 1 AND STILL LOST. Today you fly your most advanced drone over Iran and they take it down and show it to the Russians & Chinese.

[Pro13east]

@thesoapbox7 Our country is know for the worlds biggest empire.

Our country is know for the 100 years of war with france

our country is known for Christianity democracy Templars knights (Engilish)

WW1 and WW2 saving the fucking world from Germany.

The queen royal family inventing just about every thing you see today.

The TV (Scottish invention) shall i continue.

I shall lets look at america.

Fat usless friendly fire hillbillie cousin/sister fucking racist uslless mother fuckers.

Owned

[Pro13east]

@thesoapbox7 Also what says im English what because im British i must be English ha grow up son there are other countrys in the UK you know

[Pro13east]

@thesoapbox7 Ha is that why we owned Canada Australia new Zealand East coast of america Ireland India and about half of Africa

cool story bro how big was your empire ????.

[langagepowerstation]

@thesoapbox7 fook you dick head half of yor greedy fookin country is in deep shit no health care living in storm drains or there cars while rich powerful kikes lord it over you......now go watch the dukes over hazard you fat yank dickhead most of you lot are fat as fook as well ive been there an seen it.. whole fookin familys of lard arsess now fook off yer fat TWAT