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Recent History - The Falklands Conflict

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This year marks a quarter of a century since the end of the Falklands Conflict. Discover why it has left such an indelible mark on British history and explore the stories behind this unusual war.

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The Falklands Conflict

Falklands Conflict Gallery

Image from Falklands Conflict Gallery Why is the battle for these strategically unimportant islands in the South Atlantic still remembered today? By Major General Julian Thompson.

Voices of the Falklands Conflict

Image from Voices of the Falklands Conflict Explore the events of the Falklands Conflict through the memories of veterans of both sides in this audio gallery.

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• BBC News Online looks back at the 1982 conflict between the UK and Argentina

External Links

• (External) Falklands War - 25th Anniversary at the Imperial War Museum
• (External) National Army Museum - Falklands exhibition

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