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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the Falklands War?

AA colonial war fought in southern Africa during the Victorian era
BA brief conflict between Britain and Spain over control of Gibraltar
CA major military dispute and uprising between Scotland and England
DA 1982 war after Argentina invaded British South Atlantic territory

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A 1982 war after Argentina invaded British South Atlantic territory.

In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. Margaret Thatcher sent a naval taskforce, and Britain recovered the islands after a 10-week conflict.

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