1. BELLWORK Describe Argentina’s advantages in the Falklands War.
Describe Britain’s disadvantages in the Falklands War.
Describe air warfare/strategies used in the Falklands.
Explain the sinking of the General Belgrano. Why was this a turning point in the war? How did it change strategy?
Describe how war was fought on land in the Falklands (Include the key battles of Goose Green & Stanley)
THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war.

2. A British Sea Harrier plane on the deck of the HMS Invincible

3. HMS Invincible in the South Atlantic

4. General Belgrano

5. HMS Sheffield

6. British Media’s portrayal of the war

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

8. Land Strategies

9. Britain's invasion of the Falklands
Goose Green
Stanley

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

11. 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

12. PARTNER DISCUSSION
Explain the events that led to an Argentine surrender.
Why did Britain win? (Think about their advantages and Argentine disadvantages)
List three social effects of the Falklands War.

13. Britain's invasion of the Falklands
Goose Green
Stanley

14. Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders)
Argentina
Britain
649 killed
1,657 wounded
11,313 POW’s
1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats, 25 helicopters, 35 fighters, 2 bombers, 4 cargo aircraft
255 killed
775 wounded
115 POW’s
2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 24 helicopters, 10 fighters, 1 bomber

15. East Falkland Cemeteries
Argentine Military Cemetery
British Military Cemetery

16. Several minefields still exist in East Falkland

17. British Media’s portrayal of the war

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

19. Foreign Involvement in the Falklands
Role of the UN
Role of the US
Attempted to find negotiated peace
Resolution 502 (did not take action when broken)
GB supported by Security Council (until Belgrano)
Ceasefire resolution supported by 9 countries; vetoed by GB
GB was key to Cold War alliance
Ascension Island used as a base
Supplied GB with aviation fuel & missiles
Supported their veto in the UN

20. Why did Britain win the Falklands War? (202)
British Advantages
Argentine Disadvantages
Better training
US aide
French aide
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?

21. Results of the Falklands War
As you read pgs , explain how the results of the Falklands War in:
Argentina
Britain
USSR US
Falkland Islands UN
Be ready to discuss!