The Falklands War was fought in 1982, from 2 April to 14 June 1982.

Quick facts

  • Start date: 2 April 1982, when Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands.
  • End date: 14 June 1982, when Argentine forces on the islands surrendered to British troops.
  • Duration: About ten weeks (74 days of conflict).
  • Main countries involved: Argentina and the United Kingdom.

In short, if you’re wondering “when was the Falklands War?” — it was a brief but intense conflict in the spring of 1982, running from early April to mid‑June of that year.

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