BELLWORK1. Describe Argentina’s advantages in the Falklands War.2. Describe Britain’s disadvantages in the Falklands War. 3. Describe air warfare/strategies used in the Falklands. 4. Explain the sinking of the General Belgrano. Why was this

a turning point in the war? How did it change strategy?5. Describe how war was fought on land in the Falklands

(Include the key battles of Goose Green & Stanley)6. THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited

war.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShvcULmHYlo

HMS Invincible in the South Atlantic

General Belgrano

HMS Sheffield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV8sI6BRF_o

British Media’s portrayal of

the war

Argentine Media’s

portrayal of the war

(“we’re winning”)

Land Strategies

Britain's invasion of the Falklands• Goose

Green• Stanley

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

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-8HxaDhn_E

PARTNER DISCUSSION1. Explain the events that led to an Argentine

surrender. 2. Why did Britain win? (Think about their

advantages and Argentine disadvantages)3. List three social effects of the Falklands War.

Britain's invasion of the Falklands• Goose

Green• Stanley

Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders)

Argentina Britain

• 255 killed• 775 wounded• 115 POW’s• 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 24

helicopters, 10 fighters, 1 bomber

• 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

East Falkland Cemeteries Argentine Military Cemetery British Military Cemetery

Several minefields still exist in East Falkland

British Media’s portrayal of

the war

Argentine Media’s

portrayal of the war

(“we’re winning”)

Foreign Involvement in the FalklandsRole of the UN• 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

Role of the US• 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

Why did Britain win the Falklands War? (202)British Advantages• 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?

Argentine Disadvantages• 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?

Results of the Falklands War• As you read pgs. 203-206, explain how the results of the

Falklands War in:– Argentina– Britain– USSR– US– Falkland Islands– UN

• Be ready to discuss!