The British wanted the Falkland Islands, they are near Argentina, as they could use it as a Naval as well as airbase, for fueling ships and for keeping troops there in case of a war.
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The battle for the Falklands was primarily a naval battle, so there were ship to ship engagements and there were aircraft sorties along with missile strikes on both sides. When the British eventually...
The Falklands (or Islas Malvinas in Spanish) had always been a source of Friction between Britain and Argentina. Being located so close to Argentina, yet being a British territory, was a big source...
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British Army - 123 (7 officers, 40 NCOs and 76 privates) Royal Navy - 86 + 2 Hong Kong laundrymen Royal Marines - 27 (2 officers, 14 NCOs and 11 privates) Merchant Navy - 6 + 2 Hong Kong sailors...