Falklands War Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When was the falklands war?
A
1982
2
Q
What decisions did thatcher face for Falklands war?
A
Risk loss of troops
OR
Loss of prestige by abandoning population
3
Q
How much did Britain spend on Falklands?
A
£3bil
4
Q
What submarine did Britain sink in falklands & how many died?
A
Belgrano
360 deaths
5
Q
Argentinian response to sinking of Belgrano:
A
Missile at HMS sheffield
Kills 20
6
Q
Social impact of Falklands war
A
- Provided morale boost
- Widespread trauma in veterans
7
Q
Political impact of falklands
A
- Thatcher wins 1983
8
Q
USA assistance in falklands
A
- provide task force, weapons, intelligence
- Reagan did not believe it was worth war, but friend
- BUT shows britain cannot go to war without US backing
