Military & Warfare

Argentina's Invasion of the Falkland Islands

Argentina launched a military invasion of the Falkland Islands, claiming sovereignty over the disputed territory. The invasion was executed by Argentine forces who landed on the islands, prompting a swift response from the United Kingdom, which formally administered the islands. Tensions had been escalating for years between Argentina and Britain over the islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas. The incursion marked the beginning of a conflict that would involve naval, air, and ground forces from both countries.

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