1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands
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The Invasion of the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Invasión de las Islas Malvinas), code-named Operation Rosario (Operación Rosario), was a military operation launched by Argentine forces on 2 April 1982, to capture the Falkland Islands, and served as a catalyst for the subsequent Falklands War. The Argentines mounted amphibious landings and the invasion ended with the surrender of Falkland Government House.
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Part of the Falklands War | |||||||
Argentine naval infantry AAV in Stanley | |||||||
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Argentina | |||||||
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Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister)
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Leopoldo Galtieri (Head of State) | ||||||
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107 captured |
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