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BELLWORK

BELLWORK. Describe Argentina’s advantages in the Falklands War. Describe Britain’s disadvantages in the Falklands War. List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war. Explain the sinking of the General Belgrano. Why was this a turning point in the war? How did it change strategy?

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BELLWORK

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  1. BELLWORK • Describe Argentina’s advantages in the Falklands War. • Describe Britain’s disadvantages in the Falklands War. • List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war. • Explain the sinking of the General Belgrano. Why was this a turning point in the war? How did it change strategy? • Describe how war was fought on land in the Falklands. • Explain the events that led to an Argentine surrender. • List three social effects of the Falklands War.

  2. HMS Invincible in the South Atlantic

  3. A British Sea Harrier plane on the deck of the HMS Invincible

  4. General Belgrano

  5. British Media’s portrayal of the war

  6. Argentine Media’s portrayal of the war(“we’re winning”)

  7. Britain wins Stanley! Argentine POW’s in Stanley Confiscated Argentine Weapons

  8. East Falkland Cemeteries Argentine Military Cemetery British Military Cemetery

  9. Several minefields still exist in East Falkland

  10. Effects of War: 904 total deaths (including 3 islanders) Argentina Britain 255 killed 775 wounded 115 POW’s 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, 24 helicopters, 10 fighters, 1 bomber • 649 killed • 1,657 wounded • 11,313 • 1 cruiser, 1 submarine, 4 cargo vessels, 2 patrol boats, 25 helicopters, 35 fighters, 2 bombers, 4 cargo aircraft

  11. Why did Britain win the Falklands War? (202) British Advantages 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? • Better training • US aide • French aide • Position in the UN • High Morale • In your opinion, what was the biggest advantage Britain had, leading to their victory?

  12. Foreign Involvement in the Falklands Role of the UN Role of the US GB was key to Cold War alliance Ascension Island used as a base Supplied GB with aviation fuel & missiles Supported their veto in the UN • Attempted to find negotiated peace • Resolution 502 (did not take action when broken) • GB supported by Security Council (until Belgrano) • Ceasefire resolution supported by 9 countries; vetoed by GB

  13. Results of the Falklands War • As you read pgs. 203-206, explain how the results of the Falklands War in: • Argentina • Britain • USSR • US • Falkland Islands • UN • Be ready to discuss!

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