The Falkland Islands are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Although they are a British Overseas Territory, this is contested by Argentina, who also lay claim to them. On 2nd April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the islands. Three days later, on the 5th April, Britain sent a Naval Task Force to reclaim the Falklands. Following a conflict which lasted 74 days and in which 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel and 3 Falkland Islanders died, Argentina surrendered on 14th June 1982 and the islands were returned to British control.
