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Falklands War: A History from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable history of the Falklands War... Free BONUS Inside! The Falklands War, which erupted in 1982, was a conflict between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Argentina over sovereignty of the Falklands, a group of largely uninhabited islands in the South Atlantic. The islands had under two thousand inhabitants and little particular strategic or commercial importance when they became the object of the war. Still, disputes over whether these islands belonged to Great Britain or Argentina had been underway for many years. During negotiations in the late 1970s, Britain seemed willing to consider transferring the sovereignty of the islands to Argentina. Continuing lobbying by the islanders themselves, however, prevented this from happening. In Argentina, the brutal rule of a military dictatorship was tottering under rising unemployment, massive inflation, and popular unrest. A short, successful war seemed like the perfect way to bolster the popularity of the military junta. After all, it seemed very unlikely that Britain would actually go to war over a few small islands eight thousand miles away. To the surprise of almost everyone, that is precisely what happened. Within three days of the Argentine invasion, a British naval task force was on its way to the South Atlantic. This would be the first conflict in which Britain had been involved since the Korean War and the first conflict in which British warships were sunk since World War II. For many British people, this was their first experience of war. The Falklands War lasted just over 74 days, but it claimed the lives of hundreds of soldiers, sailors, and airmen. This is the story of that war. Discover a plethora of topics such as Prelude to War Operation Rosario The British Response The War Begins The Battle for San Carlos Water The Recapture of Stanley And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on the Falklands War, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
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Published August 2, 2020
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October 31, 2020
De entrada, el título del libro debe ser "La Guerra de Malvinas" porque de esa manera se combatiría la absurda maña británica de cambiarle el nombre a ese territorio argentino 🇦🇷.
"Malvinas" proviene de "Îles Malouines", nombre con el que el explorador francés Bougainville llegó a dichas islas del Atlántico Sur para fundar el asentamiento de Saint-Malo en el siglo XVIII. Con los años Francia 🇫🇷 cedió las islas a España 🇪🇸 , pero al final de las Guerras Napoleónicas (1815) ya no había población en ellas. Fue en 1820 que las Provincias Unidas del Río de la Plata reclamaron para sí todos esos territorios ocupados previamente por los piratas franceses y españoles. En 1832 llegarían los piratas ingleses a echar al gobernador argentino de las islas Malvinas.
En 1965, durante el gobierno de Juan Domingo Perón, la Asamblea General de la ONU aprobó la resolución 2065 que invita a Gran Bretaña y a la Argentina a mantener negociaciones bilaterales para llegar a un acuerdo sobre la soberanía de Malvinas. Fue a inicios de abril de 1982 cuando la dictadura militar argentina decidió recuperar las islas usurpadas por los piratas ingleses desde hace siglo y medio. Pasaron varios días para que llegase una flota pirata inglesa al Atlántico Sur y dar así inicio a las hostilidades.
Se estableció un cerco marino contra toda embarcación en el que los piratas ingleses hundieron al buque Belgrano y a otros barcos de menor calado, lo cual llevó a la dictadura argentina a recargar el esfuerzo de la guerra en la Fuerza Aérea Argentina.
Los piratas ingleses pudieron hacerse de una cabeza de playa en Puerto San Carlos, Isla Soledad (de las dos grandes Malvinas es la que está al este). Posteriormente, habría de caer Puerto Argentino, donde estaban los soldados argentinos con mayor experiencia y mejor armamento; en otras partes de las islas fueron desplegados pibes con poca preparación y armamento más ligero. El conflicto duró poco más de 2 meses.
Algunos aviones fueron retirados de los combates en Malvinas para defender Buenos Aires ante un eventual ataque que pudiese ordenar la sicópata británica Thatcher. También afectó al lado argentino el que la Fuerza Aérea contaba con solo 2 minutos de combate sobre Malvinas, dada la gran distancia que tenían que volar desde el continente. Los misiles Exocet de fabricación francesa fueron eficaces desde los aviones Super Étendard de la Armada Argentina.
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Sin duda me habría gustado que Argentina 🇦🇷 ganase la guerra, pero ello habría dado tremendo brío a la dictadura militar para seguir reprimiendo al pueblo. Difícilmente habría habido elecciones en 1983, pues estas se habrían pospuesto tal vez hasta 1990. No olvidemos que en 1986 Argentina derrotó a Alemania 🇩🇪 en la final del mundial de fútbol ⚽ en México (con goles de Brown, Valdano y Burruchaga) y eso habría sido otro impulso más para el manejo de masas.
Malamente, la pirata inglesa Margaret Thatcher usó su victoria bélica para lograr reelegirse con el margen de votos más grande en elecciones británicas después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. ¡Pobrecilles! Justo ahí arreciaron las privatizaciones contra el pueblo británico.
Siempre me han parecido héroes los pibes que combatieron en Malvinas porque lo hicieron en condiciones adversas: armamento menos sofisticado, bajo una dictadura militar, con un clima gélido, no muy bien alimentados.
Pocas personas me parecen tan vomitivas, perversas, nefastas, repugnantes y malignas como Thatcher y quienes conformaban la junta militar que azotó a la Argentina 🇦🇷 entre 1976 y 1983. Ah, y el estúpido de Macri también, quien tenía entonces 23 años, pero evadió el servicio militar ⚔.
"Malvinas" proviene de "Îles Malouines", nombre con el que el explorador francés Bougainville llegó a dichas islas del Atlántico Sur para fundar el asentamiento de Saint-Malo en el siglo XVIII. Con los años Francia 🇫🇷 cedió las islas a España 🇪🇸 , pero al final de las Guerras Napoleónicas (1815) ya no había población en ellas. Fue en 1820 que las Provincias Unidas del Río de la Plata reclamaron para sí todos esos territorios ocupados previamente por los piratas franceses y españoles. En 1832 llegarían los piratas ingleses a echar al gobernador argentino de las islas Malvinas.
En 1965, durante el gobierno de Juan Domingo Perón, la Asamblea General de la ONU aprobó la resolución 2065 que invita a Gran Bretaña y a la Argentina a mantener negociaciones bilaterales para llegar a un acuerdo sobre la soberanía de Malvinas. Fue a inicios de abril de 1982 cuando la dictadura militar argentina decidió recuperar las islas usurpadas por los piratas ingleses desde hace siglo y medio. Pasaron varios días para que llegase una flota pirata inglesa al Atlántico Sur y dar así inicio a las hostilidades.
Se estableció un cerco marino contra toda embarcación en el que los piratas ingleses hundieron al buque Belgrano y a otros barcos de menor calado, lo cual llevó a la dictadura argentina a recargar el esfuerzo de la guerra en la Fuerza Aérea Argentina.
Los piratas ingleses pudieron hacerse de una cabeza de playa en Puerto San Carlos, Isla Soledad (de las dos grandes Malvinas es la que está al este). Posteriormente, habría de caer Puerto Argentino, donde estaban los soldados argentinos con mayor experiencia y mejor armamento; en otras partes de las islas fueron desplegados pibes con poca preparación y armamento más ligero. El conflicto duró poco más de 2 meses.
Algunos aviones fueron retirados de los combates en Malvinas para defender Buenos Aires ante un eventual ataque que pudiese ordenar la sicópata británica Thatcher. También afectó al lado argentino el que la Fuerza Aérea contaba con solo 2 minutos de combate sobre Malvinas, dada la gran distancia que tenían que volar desde el continente. Los misiles Exocet de fabricación francesa fueron eficaces desde los aviones Super Étendard de la Armada Argentina.
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Sin duda me habría gustado que Argentina 🇦🇷 ganase la guerra, pero ello habría dado tremendo brío a la dictadura militar para seguir reprimiendo al pueblo. Difícilmente habría habido elecciones en 1983, pues estas se habrían pospuesto tal vez hasta 1990. No olvidemos que en 1986 Argentina derrotó a Alemania 🇩🇪 en la final del mundial de fútbol ⚽ en México (con goles de Brown, Valdano y Burruchaga) y eso habría sido otro impulso más para el manejo de masas.
Malamente, la pirata inglesa Margaret Thatcher usó su victoria bélica para lograr reelegirse con el margen de votos más grande en elecciones británicas después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. ¡Pobrecilles! Justo ahí arreciaron las privatizaciones contra el pueblo británico.
Siempre me han parecido héroes los pibes que combatieron en Malvinas porque lo hicieron en condiciones adversas: armamento menos sofisticado, bajo una dictadura militar, con un clima gélido, no muy bien alimentados.
Pocas personas me parecen tan vomitivas, perversas, nefastas, repugnantes y malignas como Thatcher y quienes conformaban la junta militar que azotó a la Argentina 🇦🇷 entre 1976 y 1983. Ah, y el estúpido de Macri también, quien tenía entonces 23 años, pero evadió el servicio militar ⚔.
January 1, 2024
I read this the day before landing in Stanley for a one day sightseeing seeing tour. I was glad to have the history and add our guides perspective. He was English but his father’s job as a police officer took him to the Falkland Islands two years on and two years off. Eventually, he stayed permanently and raised his family there. While he felt the UK was justified in their response, the fact was that life for the islanders was going quite well with Argentina providing doctors, oil, easy travel, and stocked supermarkets. Before the war, the locals were accepted by their neighbor and sent their kids to Argentina for further education. Without Argentina’s “invasion,” he expects the islands would have fully assimilated into Argentina naturally. Since the war, their relationship with Argentina has been severed and daily life on the island has become more difficult.
The book was concise and well written. I came in with almost no knowledge of the Falklands War and after visiting the island saw no discrepancy.
The book was concise and well written. I came in with almost no knowledge of the Falklands War and after visiting the island saw no discrepancy.
January 15, 2025
Published in 2020 by Hourly History
Hourly History specializes in one hour reads about a historical topic. Giant events in history don't fare to well in this series, but a war that lasted 2 and 1/2 months is perfect for this format.
This little history tells the history of the Falklands (it keeps switching hands between the U.K., Argentina, and France with occasional periods pf complete abandonment) and continues on to detail the political situations in Argentina and the U.K. leading up to the war.
I was 14 years old during this war and one of my friends was very interested in this war while it was going on so I heard about it a lot. But, it turns out that I was about half right about everything I remembered. Surprise! 14 year old misses a lot of things!
I thought this was an excellent little history. I rate this e-book 5 stars out of 5.
Hourly History specializes in one hour reads about a historical topic. Giant events in history don't fare to well in this series, but a war that lasted 2 and 1/2 months is perfect for this format.
This little history tells the history of the Falklands (it keeps switching hands between the U.K., Argentina, and France with occasional periods pf complete abandonment) and continues on to detail the political situations in Argentina and the U.K. leading up to the war.
I was 14 years old during this war and one of my friends was very interested in this war while it was going on so I heard about it a lot. But, it turns out that I was about half right about everything I remembered. Surprise! 14 year old misses a lot of things!
I thought this was an excellent little history. I rate this e-book 5 stars out of 5.
March 22, 2021
Balanced and very readable.
The conclusion that "Although it seems very unlikely indeed that Argentina will invade the Falkland Islands in the foreseeable future, that is probably just as well for Britain because it would no longer be possible for that country to mount a military response to such an invasion as was seen in 1982." does fail to mention that the British Military now has more than a few Royal Marines based permanently on the Islands, and regularly uses them for training purposes for some of the most advanced equipment and aircraft as there is a smaller population which are quite happy to have the military around.
The conclusion that "Although it seems very unlikely indeed that Argentina will invade the Falkland Islands in the foreseeable future, that is probably just as well for Britain because it would no longer be possible for that country to mount a military response to such an invasion as was seen in 1982." does fail to mention that the British Military now has more than a few Royal Marines based permanently on the Islands, and regularly uses them for training purposes for some of the most advanced equipment and aircraft as there is a smaller population which are quite happy to have the military around.
January 4, 2025
No refrences
As amazing as it may seem, many wars fought in the 20th Century can be traced back to the rivalry that existed among or between European powers two or three hundred years in the past. Again, the lack of references makes for a one-star rating. References are vital to any non-fiction reading because as a reader: 1. I can seek proof of the veracity of the facts in the text, and; 2. I can read further about the topic I've just read, and maybe find points of view different from the ones expressed in the reading. Reading history without refrences or a bibliography is reading a "flat" history.
As amazing as it may seem, many wars fought in the 20th Century can be traced back to the rivalry that existed among or between European powers two or three hundred years in the past. Again, the lack of references makes for a one-star rating. References are vital to any non-fiction reading because as a reader: 1. I can seek proof of the veracity of the facts in the text, and; 2. I can read further about the topic I've just read, and maybe find points of view different from the ones expressed in the reading. Reading history without refrences or a bibliography is reading a "flat" history.
January 11, 2024
A short war for only 74 days
This is a war of which is very easy, for a common man outside of the Uk, to know nothing about. I surely didn't but this short book told me everything I needed to know.
What I didn't know was for instance how many casualties were there, that some ships had sunk, and that it was for only 74 days. You could go to the Falklands today as a tourist. These Falkland Islands have gotten some tourist attraction in these recent years.
This is a book of only 46 pages and a good summary if you want some info about this war fast.
This is a war of which is very easy, for a common man outside of the Uk, to know nothing about. I surely didn't but this short book told me everything I needed to know.
What I didn't know was for instance how many casualties were there, that some ships had sunk, and that it was for only 74 days. You could go to the Falklands today as a tourist. These Falkland Islands have gotten some tourist attraction in these recent years.
This is a book of only 46 pages and a good summary if you want some info about this war fast.
January 8, 2024
The Falkland war of 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina came with little warning. The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory were seized by Argentina.
I found the book very interesting- it explores the history of the conflicts that started almost two hundred years prior to the 1982 war. It also gives us all the relevant details of the conflict. The British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s quick response and victory was impressive.
I found the book very interesting- it explores the history of the conflicts that started almost two hundred years prior to the 1982 war. It also gives us all the relevant details of the conflict. The British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s quick response and victory was impressive.
January 31, 2025
Good Overview
The book is described as only taking about an hour to read, which I feel is fairly accurate. It's concise, to the point, not a ton of detail, but it's a very good overview of the events.
I would say this would be a good place to start in learning about The Falklands War, before moving on to other books that offer much greater detail about specific parts of the conflict.
The book is described as only taking about an hour to read, which I feel is fairly accurate. It's concise, to the point, not a ton of detail, but it's a very good overview of the events.
I would say this would be a good place to start in learning about The Falklands War, before moving on to other books that offer much greater detail about specific parts of the conflict.
December 28, 2020
Falkland What?
Falklands War offers the reader a concise history of the short conflict between Great Britain and Argentina. As with all wars there were casualties on both sides. And in today’s world one might rightly ask, “Why?” Because of some self centered, pigheaded Dictator. And if you look around the world you will see they still exist, and still rattle their sabres.
Falklands War offers the reader a concise history of the short conflict between Great Britain and Argentina. As with all wars there were casualties on both sides. And in today’s world one might rightly ask, “Why?” Because of some self centered, pigheaded Dictator. And if you look around the world you will see they still exist, and still rattle their sabres.
January 12, 2024
A quick and concise history of the 1982 Falkland War
Having just spent nearly 2 weeks in the Falkland Islands, I was looking for a short history of the 1982 War. This little book is a great, short history of the time. It filled in the reasons for the War and just what happened and why.
I enjoyed it and learned a great deal.
Having just spent nearly 2 weeks in the Falkland Islands, I was looking for a short history of the 1982 War. This little book is a great, short history of the time. It filled in the reasons for the War and just what happened and why.
I enjoyed it and learned a great deal.
July 6, 2024
Maps Would Have Helped
This book was a quick read that summarized the reason for the war, how it was conducted by both sides and its overall minor impact. However, the naming of each component military unit in each battle was annoying. Having a few diagrams or maps instead would have been clearer and an easier read.
This book was a quick read that summarized the reason for the war, how it was conducted by both sides and its overall minor impact. However, the naming of each component military unit in each battle was annoying. Having a few diagrams or maps instead would have been clearer and an easier read.
May 19, 2024
Good
This covers the reasons for the war and it's details as well as the aftermath. Maps would have been very helpful. Also if you are going to talk about specific types of military vessels, pictures would help
This covers the reasons for the war and it's details as well as the aftermath. Maps would have been very helpful. Also if you are going to talk about specific types of military vessels, pictures would help
August 8, 2020
A good survey of the Falklands war.
August 13, 2020
Very short and concise.
Well written for such a short book. Gives a quick overview. Interesting and easy to read. Your the appetite to learn more.
Well written for such a short book. Gives a quick overview. Interesting and easy to read. Your the appetite to learn more.
August 19, 2020
The war with stains
The basic reason for this war was a foundation of leadership power with no regards to life on either side. It’s a stain on both Argentina and Great Britain governments that will remain in the history of the world. The was full of quick details and lots of historical information of both governments self evident that lives no matter the principle is the reputation of each is more important then humanity!!
The basic reason for this war was a foundation of leadership power with no regards to life on either side. It’s a stain on both Argentina and Great Britain governments that will remain in the history of the world. The was full of quick details and lots of historical information of both governments self evident that lives no matter the principle is the reputation of each is more important then humanity!!
August 24, 2020
Book review
I wanted to learn more about the Falklands war and well this book was very informative concise and factual! Good read no personal opinions!
I wanted to learn more about the Falklands war and well this book was very informative concise and factual! Good read no personal opinions!
September 10, 2020
As an ex-pat Brit living in France at the time of the war, I never followed events very closely. This book filled in a lot of the gap's in my knowledge, especially the background to the conflict.
October 31, 2020
I'm not altogether sure why I read this as I have read many books on the subject before. This is an excellent introduction to someone who is unaware what really occurred though.
December 20, 2022
Good review of the historical perspective of the Falklands and the claim Argentina had on them before the lead up of the Falklands War between Argentina and Britain in 1982.
September 5, 2020
The book does a good job covering just what happened during the fighting and what led up to the fighting in the first place. It also points out the budget cuts the British had made in their military which, at least in my opinion, resulted in the war taking longer than it should have.
There are some things I don't understand, though, and I wish the book had gone into them. The British at times took a pounding from the Argentine air force planes. Why didn't the British ships and soldiers have any surface-to-air hand-launched missiles? Such things started in the 1960's so it wasn't like they hadn't been invented yet. Likewise, cruise missiles had been invented but there's no mention of them, either. Was all this lost due to the budget cuts?
Also, why weren't the Argentine air force bases bombed thoroughly? During Operation Desert Storm this was the first priority; take out the radar bases and the air bases.
I just feel this book didn't go into things deeply enough for me.
There are some things I don't understand, though, and I wish the book had gone into them. The British at times took a pounding from the Argentine air force planes. Why didn't the British ships and soldiers have any surface-to-air hand-launched missiles? Such things started in the 1960's so it wasn't like they hadn't been invented yet. Likewise, cruise missiles had been invented but there's no mention of them, either. Was all this lost due to the budget cuts?
Also, why weren't the Argentine air force bases bombed thoroughly? During Operation Desert Storm this was the first priority; take out the radar bases and the air bases.
I just feel this book didn't go into things deeply enough for me.
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