The Falklands War was a brief but intense conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982, centered on the disputed Falkland Islands, known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina. The war began on April 2, when Argentina invaded the islands, leading the UK to respond militarily to reclaim them. The British forces, composed of naval, air, and ground units, carried out extensive operations to establish a foothold on the islands. By early June, British troops had advanced significantly, culminating in the capture of strategic locations around the capital, Stanley.

On June 14, following sustained military pressure and the overall loss of Argentine morale, Lieutenant Colonel Augusto G. B. de C. de Olazábal, who commanded the Argentine forces, conditionally surrendered to Major General Jeremy Moore of the British Army. The surrender terms included the stipulation that Argentine troops would be treated humanely and allowed to return home. Upon this news, celebrations erupted in various British locations, signaling an important military achievement for the UK.

The aftermath of the surrender saw the Falkland Islands officially re-established under British control, while the Argentine military leadership faced domestic upheaval, leading to the eventual fall of its dictatorship. The war not only reclaimed sovereignty over the islands for the UK but also significantly affected Argentina's political landscape, shifting towards democracy in the following years.