Falklands War

In 1982 Argentinians invade the Falkland Islands. A remote UK colony in the South Atlantic. This lead to a brief bitter war. At the time Argentina were in a financial crisis. By doing this they would reclaim sovereignty. UK had ruled the island over 150 years and reacted to this. Prime Minister (Margaret Thatcher) at the time said "1,800 falklanders were of British tradition and stock". Instructions were sent to reclaim the island. The fight that took place resulted in 655 Argentine and 255 British servicemen losing their lives and 3 Falkland Islanders. Both leaders at the time were nationalists. Margaret Thatcher in most of her speeches spoke very proudly of Britain and how superior Britain was however failing to mention the problems the country was facing such as immigration, racial conflicts, social unrest and confrontation with the trade unions. She referred to the Argentinians as 'robbers' that dared to invade British territory. The Falklands War almost Britain's last attempt to keep hold of it's precious reputation.