British Victory in the Falklands War: Key Strategies and Advantages

BELLWORK: 11/20 1. The Argentines outnumbered the British 2:1 at Goose Green, but they still surrendered .why??? 2. Why did British troops transition to night fighting? 3. What gives the Scots Guards the advantage at Stanley? (This was the turning point of the battle!) 4. Review the EA2 prompts on page 56 which one would you answer? Why? 5. THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war.

File:Land.ops.2.en.svg Britain's invasion of the Falklands split into 2: Goose Green Stanley

British Night Fighting British forces trained to fight in night as effectively as day This was effective against defended targets and open terrain Key was consistent communication and continual movement!

Key Land Battles Goose Green Strategic Port with air strip 500 Brits move South to achieve morale boost Plan: attack air field in dark and take settlement by day Argentina: defensive position on hills surround British with artillery and mine fields Britain out in open no cover & vulnerable Air support arrives and bombs Argentina s defensive positions Britain threatens to try Argentina for civilian deaths if fighting continued Stanley Capital of the Falklands Main British force of 2,000 men Attack over 2 nights Troops land & launch 3-prong attack to surround hills around city Move on city while 30 seek higher ground to force Arg. retreat Success! Argentina loses will to fight and surrenders!

Britain wins Stanley! Argentine POW s in Stanley Confiscated Argentine Weapons File:Argentine prisoners of war - Port Stanley.JPG File:Discarded weapons, Stanley 1982.JPG

Why did Britain win the Falklands War? British Advantages Better training US aide Better strategy Position in the UN High Morale In your opinion, what was the biggest advantage Britain had, leading to their victory? Argentine Disadvantages Lack of training & confidence Forces were divided & unorganized Bad planning & strategies Weapon failures Lack of leadership No aide from allies In your opinion, what was the biggest disadvantage Argentina had, leading to their loss?

Ending/Effects of the Falklands War (54-55)

Short-Term Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders) Argentina 746 killed 1,200 wounded 11,313 POW s 1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats, 25 helicopters, 35 fighters, 2 bombers, 4 cargo aircraft Britain 250 killed 770 wounded 115 POW s 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 24 helicopters, 10 fighters, 1 bomber

East Falkland Cemeteries Argentine Military Cemetery British Military Cemetery File:San-Carlos-Cemetery.JPG File:Argentinegraveseastfalkland.jpg

Several minefields still exist in East Falkland File:Falklands-Minefield.JPG

Long-Term Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders) Argentina Junta resigns New political parties formed 1983: elections held Limited economic growth Inflation 900% Foreign aide to settle debt Still claim the islands Britain Political victory for Thatcher Thatcher seen as decisive leader to the public Increased military spending Increased defense of the islands

File:The Sun (Gotcha).png British Media s portrayal of the war

File:Gentemayo1982.jpg Argentine Media s portrayal of the war ( we re winning )

Review: Why was the Falklands War limited?

2017 bellwork.. 1. List three effects of the Falklands War for Argentina. 2. List three effects of the Falklands War for Britain. 3. Review the EA2 prompts on page 56 which one would you answer? Why? 4. THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war.