Falklands War (1982)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf war
gptkbp:aftermath Continued sovereignty dispute
Diplomatic_relations_between_Argentina_and_UK_affected
Increased_nationalism_in_Argentina
Increased_tensions_between_Argentina_and_UK
Political_changes_in_Argentina
Political_consequences_for_the_UK
Strengthening_of_British_military_presence_in_the_South_Atlantic
gptkbp:casualties 255 British military personnel
649 Argentine military personnel
3 Falkland Islanders
gptkbp:causedBy Sovereignty dispute
gptkbp:completed June 14, 1982
gptkbp:culturalImpact Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for films
Inspiration for music
Public memorials and commemorations
gptkbp:diplomaticRelations Increased support for self-determination
Continued_dispute_over_Falkland_Islands_sovereignty
Increased_nationalism_in_Argentina
Long-term_military_presence_of_UK_in_the_region
Strained_UK-Argentina_relations
Strengthened_UK-US_relations
gptkbp:electronic_warfare Exocet missiles
Sea King helicopters
Challenger tanks
Harrier jump jets
gptkbp:finaleDate June 14, 1982
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Influenced future military engagements
First major conflict after WWII
Impact_on_Cold_War_dynamics
Impact_on_Argentine_politics
Influenced_future_UK_military_policy
Legacy_of_the_conflict_in_Falkland_Islands
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gptkbp:internationalClassification gptkb:UN_Resolution_502
Condemnation_of_Argentina's_actions
Support_for_UK_from_NATO_allies
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:involvedCountries gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:keyFigures gptkb:Major_General_Carlos_C._G._Suárez
gptkb:Captain_John_Coward
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_John_Moore
gptkb:Margaret_Thatcher
gptkb:Leopoldo_Galtieri
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_John_Woodward
gptkb:Major_General_Mario_Menéndez
gptkb:Colonel_H._Jones
gptkb:Colonel_Carlos_Alberto_García
gptkb:Admiral_Jorge_Isaac_Anaya
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Luis_María_Mendía
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Sandy_Woodward
gptkb:General_Sir_John_Frost
gptkb:Brigadier_General_Omar_Actis
gptkb:General_Mario_Menéndez
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_David_Colvin
gptkb:Brigadier_Julian_Thompson
gptkb:Major_General_Jeremy_Moore
gptkb:Captain_John_'Sandy'_Woodward
Colonel_Geoffrey_Cardozo
Captain_David_Hart_Dyke
Lieutenant_Colonel_Herbert_Jones
Lieutenant_Colonel_Mike_Barrow
Major_General_Leopoldo_Galtieri
gptkbp:launchDate April 2, 1982
gptkbp:launched April 2, 1982
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Margaret_Thatcher
gptkb:Leopoldo_Galtieri
gptkbp:legalStatus International law discussions
Claims for reparations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:mediaCoverage Extensive media coverage
International media attention
Extensive_media_coverage_in_the_UK
gptkbp:militaryRank Air superiority
Ground offensive
Amphibious assault
Naval blockade
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of Goose Green
Battle of Mount Tumbledown
Battle of San Carlos
Battle of Wireless Ridge
gptkbp:result British_victory
gptkbp:resultedIn British_victory
gptkbp:significantEvent Recapture of Port Stanley
Sinking of HMS Sheffield
Restoration_of_British_administration
Sinking_of_ARA_General_Belgrano
gptkbp:territory gptkb:Falkland_Islands