The Falklands War (1982)
74 DAYS THAT CHANGED THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
In April 1982, the Falkland Islands were invaded by Argentina. Three days later, a British task force left Portsmouth and headed thousands of miles across the Atlantic to recapture the islands.
This book tells the dramatic story of the 74-day conflict — through the real people who experienced it.
Meet the people behind the story
History isn't just about dates and battles. It's about people. Discover the islanders, sailors, soldiers, pilots, medics and journalists whose experiences help tell the story of the Falklands War.
Falkland Islander
British Royal Marine
Argentine conscript
Discover the story
Follow the 74 days from invasion to surrender and discover the key moments of the Falklands War:
2 APRIL — INVASION
Argentine forces land on the Falkland Islands.
5 APRIL — TASK FORCE
British Task Force sails for the South Atlantic.
25 APRIL — SOUTH GEORGIA
British forces recapture South Georgia.
1 MAY — AIR WAR BEGINS
British aircraft attack Argentine positions around Stanley.
2 MAY — GENERAL BELGRANO
Argentine cruiser is sunk by HMS Conqueror.
4 MAY — HMS SHEFFIELD
HMS Sheffield is struck by an Argentine Exocet missile.
21 MAY — SAN CARLOS
British troops land and establish a beachhead.
25 MAY — ATLANTIC CONVEYOR
British logistics ship sunk by Argentine missiles.
28–29 MAY — GOOSE GREEN
British and Argentine forces fight first major land battle…
BUT THE STORY ISN'T OVER...
British forces still had a long journey ahead before they could reach Stanley.
Discover how the story ended in: The Falklands War (1982).