The Falklands War was part of the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute. It took place from 2 April to 14 June 1982, lasting 2 months, 1 week and 5 days. The location was the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
โ๏ธ Belligerents and Result
The belligerents were Argentina and the United Kingdom. The result was a British victory.
๐ค Commanders and Leaders
Argentine commanders included Leopoldo Galtieri, Jorge Anaya, Basilio Lami Dozo, and Mario Menรฉndez (POW). British commanders included Margaret Thatcher, Henry Leach, John Fieldhouse, Sandy Woodward, Jeremy Moore, Michael Clapp, and Julian Thompson.
๐ Strength
Argentina had land forces of 13,000 at peak strength. The United Kingdom had land forces of about 5,000 to 7,500.
๐ Casualties and Losses
Argentina suffered 649 killed, 1,657 wounded, and 11,313 captured. The United Kingdom suffered 255 killed, 775 wounded, and 107 captured. Three Falkland Islanders were killed by shelling.
| Category | Argentina | United Kingdom | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killed | 649 | 255 | 3 Falkland Islanders |
| Wounded | 1,657 | 775 | – |
| Captured | 11,313 | 107 | – |
| Ships lost | 1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats, 1 trawler | 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 1 landing ship, 1 landing craft, 1 container ship | – |
| Aircraft lost | 25 helicopters, 35 fighters, 2 bombers, 4 cargo, 25 COIN, 9 armed trainers | 24 helicopters, 10 fighters | – |
| Other losses | – | 1 light tank | – |