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The Argentines believed that the islands had belonged to the Spanish empire and therefore belong to them. It is also theorized that there is a "tap into" the antarctic oil reserve ( which nobody can drill for because of the antarctic treaty) near or on the islands, bypassing the antarctic treaty meaning the islands are a bit more important than believed. This theory may be another motive for invasion and also would be a good reason why Britain defended it besides national pride.
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In 1982 Argentina fought a war with Britain over?
The Falkland Islands
What happened to Argentina after they lost the Falkland wars?
The controlling military junta was overthrown.
Britain and Argentina fought a war in 1982 over what piece of land?
The Falkland Islands
In the early 1980s what territory sparked a war between Argentina and the UK?
Depending on your point of view, it's either the Falkland Islands or Las Islas Malvinas.
Site of brief war between Argentina and Great Britain?
Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The war was due to the disputed sovereignty of these islands. The Falklands War started on 2 April 1982. Argentina surrendered 74 days later on the 14 June 1982. The war was
Which British territory did Argentina invade and attempt to hold in the 80s?
The Falkland Islands
What are the group of island in southern Argentina?
Falkland Islands
What is the nearest country to the Falkland islands?
Argentina
Where is Falkland?
The Falkland Islands are around 300 miles of the coast of Argentina.
What island lie off the east coat of southern Argentina?
Falkland islands
Britain's Falkland island are nearest to which South American country?
Argentina is closest.
The Falkland islands are nearest to which south american country?
The Falkland Islands are closest to Argentina.
Where are the Falkland Islands?
The Falkland Islands are off the east coast of Argentina in South America.
True or false The Falkland war in 1982 involved Argentina and France?
The Falkland War in 1982 involved Argentina and England. Argentina laid claim to the Falkland Islands, however, so did the British. Like Central Cyprus, Andorra, and Gibraltar, there was a strong British presence on the Falkland Islands. When the Argentina invaded, the British were successful in pushing them back and holding on to the islands.
What nations where in the Falkland?
Argentina and United Kingdom.
Who did Britain go to war with for Falkland?
Argentina
What are the historical factors that led to Argentina invading the Falkland islands?
For the last 200 years, Argentina has claimed the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) as its own territory.
