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What was the Falkland Islands War all about anyway?

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The Invasion of the Falklands

This chapter chronicles Argentina's swift invasion of the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982, leading to the unexpected surrender of British forces. It sets up an exploration of the military strategies and political ramifications that defined the conflict under Margaret Thatcher's leadership.

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