How was the Falklands War fought?

Fought in 1982, the Falklands War was the result of the Argentine invasion of the British-owned Falkland Islands. On April 2, 1982, Argentine forces landed in the Falklands, capturing the islands two days later. In response, the British dispatched a naval and amphibious task force to the area.

Where was the Falklands War fought?

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
ArgentinaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Falklands War/Locations

What aircraft did Argentina use in the Falklands war?

Aircraft carrier ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, McDonnell Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk. Grumman S-2E Tracker. Sikorsky S-61D-4.

What is the climate of the Falkland Islands?

The climate of the Falkland Islands (or Malvinas) is cold maritime: winter is cold, windy and snowy, while summer is very cool, if not cold, and it’s rainy and windy as well. Relative humidity is high, and the sky is often cloudy throughout the year. In autumn and winter, the wind can be stormy.

Where are the Falkland Islands located?

South America
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)/Continent
Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan.

How hot is Falklands?

The islands have cool temperatures, which fluctuates in a narrow range. Average monthly temperatures range from around 9 °C (48 °F) in January and February to around 2 °C (36 °F) in June and July, corresponding with summer and winter.

How cold is the water in the Falkland Islands?

Sea water temperature throughout Falkland Islands is not yet warm enough for swimming and does not exceed 20°C. The warmest sea temperature in Falkland Islands today is 9.3°C (in Stanley), and the coldest water temperature is 9.3°C (Stanley).