Study Questions

Falkland Islands (1982)

1. Why was the war significant in terms of military history? Why is it special?
2. Who has controlled the Falkland Islands since 1833? (there are multiple answers)
3. Why did Operation Black Buck fail?
4. Why was the sinking of the ARA General Belgrano important?
5. Where is Goose Green?
6. Why is the war significant geopolitically?