The Falklands War

What year was it?

1982

How many troops invaded the Falkland islands and who did they overcome?

4000 troops, 80 marines

In 1982, what percentage of the Falklands said that they wanted to remain under the British flag?

98%

What did the Falklands War prove Thatcher to be?

An outstanding War leader

What ruined the potential negotiation?

Argentina took the islands by force

What was the Argentinian dictator who ordered the seizure of the Falklands called?

General Galtieri

How did Labour and Thatcher differ on their response to the Falkland seziure?

Labour wanted Britain to be channeled through the UN which would formally condemn Argentina, however - Thatcher was adament that it was entirely a matter for Britain to resolve

What was the REAL reason for The Conservative landslide victory of 1983?

Labour were poor, their vote had dropped by 3 million

What had Thatcher's government been willing to do at first?

Negotiate a compromise with Argentina - Argentina would administer the region as its own but Britain would still have ultimate sovereignty over it

What did Thatcher say upon winning the Falklands through force of arms?

Our men did not risk their lives for a UN trusteeship, they risked their lives for the British way of life, to defend British sovereignty - these islands belong to us/

What happened when Argentina seized the Falklands?

The act of aggression was condemned by all parties in Britain

Why did the Falklands war put the opposition in an unenviable position?

They had to try and attack the government whilst at the same time still support the servicemen and women who were fighting in the war - as a result, Foot and Kinnock suffered a dip in their personal standings.

What had been long disputed by Britain and Argentina?

Who own the islands