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The Argentina Military Junta in 1982 was very unpopular and needed a cause to bolster its position and popularity, distracting the restless population from their econmic woes and dissatisfaction at te government. Ownership of the islands has always been disputed and the British decision to declare the future withdraw of the patrol ship HMS Endurance was misinterpreted as a sign that the UK was losing interest and wouldn't fight to regain the islands if invaded.
There are a number of different points of view on the political and military series of events - a browse of wikipedia will provide more detail
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Was the Falklands war a holy war?
No, the Falklands war was over territory.
Did falklands war effect Chile?
did the falklands war effect chile
What religious reasons were there for the Falklands War?
The Falklands War was nothing to do with religion.
The falklands war took place where?
In Falklands south of Argentina
Who were the survivors in second para from the Falklands war?
trying to find out who the survivors were from the 2nd para from the falklands war/
Was the Falklands war owned by any country before the Falklands war?
The short answer: yes. The Falklands were owned by the British, and they still are. This was why the war broke out, as the Argentinians believed that they had the best claim to ownership of the islands.
What war starts with a f?
The Falklands War
Was the Gulf war after the Falklands war?
Yes, the Falklands war ended on 14 June 1982 and the Gulf war started on August 2, 1990.
What South American country fought a war against great Britain?
Argentina in the Falklands thusly named the Falklands War
How many Argentinian troops died during the Falklands War?
About 800 Argentinian troops died during the Falklands War.
What war did Great Britain win?
Falklands War
Which war did Margaret thatcher start?
falklands war
