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The Falklands War was a military conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. The war lasted for 74 days and resulted in the British victory. It was a significant event in the history of both countries and had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of the region. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Falklands War and its aftermath.
Argentina wanted to annex the Falkland Islands
The UK wanted to expand its territory
The US wanted to intervene in South America
The Falkland Islanders wanted independence
Argentina wanted to annex the Falkland Islands
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK during the Falklands War?
Margaret Thatcher
Tony Blair
John Major
David Cameron
What was the name of the Argentine military junta leader during the Falklands War?
Jorge Rafael Videla
Leopoldo Galtieri
Reynaldo Bignone
Roberto Viola
What was the name of the British task force sent to the Falklands?
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Corporate
Operation Iraqi Freedom
What was the name of the first British ship to be sunk during the Falklands War?
HMS Sheffield
HMS Invincible
HMS Hermes
HMS Ardent
What was the name of the Argentine cruiser sunk by the British submarine HMS Conqueror?
ARA General Belgrano
ARA San Juan
ARA Veinticinco de Mayo
ARA Almirante Brown
What was the name of the battle in which the British forces landed on the Falklands?
Battle of Goose Green
Battle of Mount Tumbledown
Battle of San Carlos
Battle of Wireless Ridge
What was the name of the Argentine air force unit that attacked the British ships in San Carlos Bay?
Grupo 6
Grupo 8
Grupo 9
Grupo 10
What was the name of the British SAS operation to destroy Argentine aircraft on the ground?
Operation Black Buck
Operation Mikado
Operation Paraquet
Operation Rosario
What was the name of the Argentine commander who surrendered to the British forces?
Mario Menéndez
Carlos Büsser
Oscar Jofre
Guillermo Suárez Mason
What was the name of the British soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Mount Longdon?
Simon Weston
Ian McKay
Brian Budd
Vincent Bramley
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