1. BELLWORK: 11/17 List three effects of the Falklands War for Argentina.
List three effects of the Falklands War for Britain.
THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war.

2. Air warfare/strategies

3. Land Strategies

4. Britain’s Invasion of the Falklands
British supply ship Atlantic Conveyor entered San Carlos Bay on May 5 carrying the helicopters and troops needed to get to Stanley.
Two Argentine aircraft released Exocets aimed at two British frigates
The frigates fired up metal foil to confuse the missiles’ radar
Instead, the Exocets picked up a new target…Atlantic Conveyor
Missiles sunk the ship and destroyed all helicopters on board
British now forced to walk four days to the capital (open to attack) carrying 120 pounds of gear
Split their ground forces into 2:
500 for “morale boost” at Goose Green
2,000 to re-capture the capital of Stanley

5. Britain's invasion of the Falklands – split into 2:
Goose Green
Stanley

6. British Night Fighting
British forces trained to fight in night as effectively as day
This was effective against defended targets and open terrain
Key was consistent communication and continual movement!

7. Key Land Battles Goose Green Stanley Capital of the Falklands
Main British force of 2,000 men
Attack over 2 nights
Troops land & launch 3-prong attack to surround hills around city
Move on city while 30 seek higher ground to force Arg. retreat
Success! Argentina loses will to fight and surrenders!
Strategic Port with air strip
500 Brits move South to achieve “morale boost”
Plan: attack air field in dark and take settlement by day
Argentina: defensive position on hills – surround British with artillery and mine fields
Britain out in open – no cover & vulnerable
Air support arrives and bombs Argentina’s defensive positions
Britain threatens to try Argentina for civilian deaths if fighting continued

8. Britain wins Stanley! Argentine POW’s in Stanley
Confiscated Argentine Weapons

9. Review: Why was the Falklands War “limited?”

10. 20th Century Battlefields: Falklands (BBC)
As we watch the video, take notes on:
Important Events (battles, ships, turning points, etc.)
Strategies Used
New weapons/technology

11. Why did Britain win the Falklands War?
British Advantages
Argentine Disadvantages
Better training
US aide
Better strategy
Position in the UN
High Morale
In your opinion, what was the biggest advantage Britain had, leading to their victory?
Lack of training & confidence
Forces were divided & unorganized
Bad planning & strategies
Weapon failures
Lack of leadership
No aide from allies
In your opinion, what was the biggest disadvantage Argentina had, leading to their loss?

12. Short-Term Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders)
Argentina
Britain
746 killed
1,200 wounded
11,313 POW’s
1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats, 25 helicopters, 35 fighters, 2 bombers, 4 cargo aircraft
250 killed
770 wounded
115 POW’s
2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 24 helicopters, 10 fighters, 1 bomber

13. East Falkland Cemeteries
Argentine Military Cemetery
British Military Cemetery

14. Several minefields still exist in East Falkland

15. Long-Term Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders)
Argentina
Britain
Junta resigns
New political parties formed
1983: elections held
Limited economic growth
Inflation – 900%
Foreign aide to settle debt
Still claim the islands
Political victory for Thatcher
Thatcher seen as decisive leader to the public
Increased military spending
Increased defense of the islands

16. British Media’s portrayal of the war

17. Argentine Media’s portrayal of the war (“we’re winning”)