1982 Invasion Of The Falkland Islands
On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces mounted amphibious landings of the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas). It marked the beginning of the Falklands War.
The Argentinians mounted amphibious landings, with the invasion ending with the battle and final surrender of Government House.
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