The Falklands War 1982 (Full Documentary)

The Falkland Islands have two names. To the people who live there and to Britain they are the Falkland Islands but to their closest neighbour across the sea Argentina and its people, they are Las Islas Malvinas. The debate over what to call the islands is a symbol of a much larger dispute which has raged for hundreds of years and continues to this day. On the Argentinian side a claim based on territorial integrity and a perceived historical injustice. And on the British side, a claim based on historical precedent and the right to self-determination.
In April of 1982, that debate became a conflict. One which would take the lives of nearly 1,000 people. But for Argentina, it was never meant to be that way. In fact, when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands they believed that Britain wouldn't even respond.
This video is a supercut of a five part series previously posted to this channel.
A short history of the Falklands conflict: www.iwm.org.uk/history/a-shor...
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Bomb disposal team - Photo courtesy of MCDOA
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Music:
Mount Pleasant images, Crown copyright, April 2022
Margaret Thatcher images © University of Salford Press Office
Landmine clearance photos via Safe Lane Global
Scott Holmes Music - Conclusion
Kevin MacLeod - Decisions
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[@jguth6]

It's absolutely incredible that we get this level of content for free on KZbin! This is such a well made documentary

[@arostwocents]

It's as free as television where it's taken from, we pay by watching ads

[@nealbeard1]

Use brave browser

[@pistonburner6448]

Nothing is free. The price is subjecting yourself, your children, all of your society to the horrendously calculating and powerful propaganda and censorship which the clients of Google and Google itself wants to impose on you.

[@GHOSTGHOST-jw1mi]

IMO ads kill it. 4 already popped out and it only been a few minutes yea some you can skip. But KZbin barely had any back then now they are in every single documentary or any video you see ads come out here and there would be ok but every few minutes

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Always nice when the BBC broadcasts the details of your surprise attack hours before LOL

[@RichRobinson]

Yeah! Imagine the board meetings that followed after that blunder.

[@sergeanthowiefromthemainland]

Another good reason not to pay the licence fee.

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

I'd like to point out that even after we'd won Thatcher called it a draw (joint sovereigncy), to appease her UN masters, and this is whence The Freedom of Movement was bourne, the same as Churchill did after WWII (The E.C). Now they are handing out nukes to all and sundry. I don't think that they like us.

[@FranzBieberkopf]

@@sergeanthowiefromthemainland You don't seem bothered that if a politician kept his gob shut, the BBC would have nothing to report. Try blaming the leaker-after all, the BBC reporter was only following his example.

[@50shadesofskittles9]

@@sergeanthowiefromthemainlandlmao I no longer watch the Beeb and won't pay the fee. Netflix, prime and KZbin will do me.

[@JeffBilkins]

When I was young I also initially thought the Falklands are north of Scotland, and it was really confusing that Argentina would invade all the way there.

[@reluctantheist5224]

You might know already but Falkland is in the county of Fife , North of a town called Glenrothes.That might be where you heard it?

[@daleyjeeper6188]

Same when I heard Russian invaded Georgia 🤣

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

I am an expatriate Scot, US citizen since just after the end of the deadly Vietnam foolishness, and am now appalled at the foolishness of the Edinburgh government in allowing Scotland's wild places to be infested by wind "turbines", instead of displacing fossil fuels the way France did, with civilian nuclear.

[@reluctantheist5224]

@@jacksimpson-rogers1069 Are you on the right video comments?

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

@@daleyjeeper6188 Brilliant!

[@natebartels1444]

I wish HMS Invincible had been saved as a museum instead of being scrapped.

[@suspicionofdeceit]

A travesty

[@boxlabs]

as with all of our ships, not a single one from the empire is left or in a museum. we sold them to America as part of ww2 lend lease and they melted them down

[@slicedchicken4806]

don't you guys have hms belfast?@@boxlabs

[@jdb47games]

@@boxlabs There are several RN ships in existence built before 1945.

[@jdb47games]

Who do you imagine is going to pay for that?

[@TomFynn]

After the surrender, Admiral Woodward was offered a meeting with General Menedez. He refused on the grounds that he felt that he would probably be unable to act fully within the bounds of the Geneva Convention. He was absolutely livid at Menedez for causing all that death and destruction.

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

Trifling keyboard error, I am sure you meant "absolutely livid".

[@TomFynn]

@@jacksimpson-rogers1069 Well spotted. Edited.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@yaqui4994]

1806: First British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1807: Second British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1845 - 1850: War of Parana Criolla Victory !!! ........ .... ................

[@TomFynn]

@@yaqui4994 180ß6/07 were Spain v England what with all that Napoleonic trouble. 1845 was England/France v Some Guy Who Wanted to be The One that Called Which Provinces Could Do Business with Europe. Argentina did not exist then.

[@soxnation1000]

It's so interesting how polite, gentlemanly and intellectual the British military leaders and soldiers are. If you didn't know they were battle hardened warriors, you'd almost think they were professors in college! I think it's a testament to the professionalism of the British military. No "talking tough" or bombast--they just do their job and let their actions speak.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Very well said. That quote should headlines in every newspaper in Australia.👍✌️

[@gregoryswidnicki7581]

That's a great comment, my thoughts exactly.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@tango6nf477]

@@Max1988_ I do see your point Max but I would say that when Argentina hands back territory taken from Paraguay in the 1864-70 conflict it might strengthen their case. They wont of course because too much time has passed and the land taken is now 100% Argentina, just as the Falklands are 100% British.

[@TheMerquis]

@@tango6nf477 add the fact that 99.80% of the population of the Falklands doesn't want to be Argentinian (they voted - 1,513 to 3)

[@54mgtf22]

Hi IWM. Love your work 👍

[@alphonso391]

What’s fascinating is that it was an Argentine dictator trying to bolster support at home but failing to take into account that he was dealing with a Conservative pm who had nothing left to lose by military action because failure to act would have been political suicide.

[@marcj3682]

"What’s fascinating is that it was an Argentine dictator trying to bolster support at home but failing to take into account that he was dealing with a Conservative pm who had nothing left to lose by military action because failure to act would have been political suicide." The irony of your comment.

[@jam99]

Great job on clearing up the mines. I was last in the Falklands in 2010 and had no idea that goal would be achieved by 2020. Thank you for the production, IWM.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Thanks for this. I lived through it but I was too young to understand what was going on.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@stuckp1stuckp122]

It was very interesting to hear about the aftermath, a part of history rarely talked about.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@ncatfishepu]

As a Chinese international students who currently live in UK, I was curious about every history I could acknowledge, including this one. I think UK did proof that the RN was still hard to be defeated.

[@TheRst2001]

Yes back then in 1982 the uk defence spending was around 5% gdp . From memory we had about 50 frigates in service, today about 15 frigate destroyers if we are lucky . At the time the UK armed forces was probably the best in the world for its size . Army navy airforce all highly trained and since ww2 the uk had seen action every year somewhere around the world in some size , so uk still had decent modern training of modern warfare

[@oscarbosio9881]

Logico, en esa guerra contaron con la importante ayuda de EEUU, la OTAN y la de un Dictador vecino de Argentina, muy cobarde que hizo que la guerra la hagan otros por el.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@yaqui4994]

1806: First British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1807: Second British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1845 - 1850: War of Parana Criolla Victory !!! ........ .... ................

[@ukmediawarrior]

No one had seen trench foot since the first world war she says? Obviously not an expert in WW2 then as it was also a big problem there. One prime example is the defence of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge where the American 101st suffered terribly in the frozen conditions with little to no cold weather gear.

[@qasimmir7117]

Yeah Major Dick Winters trying to have a shave in the freezing cold.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@sonar357]

There was a group of US Marines who were part of a "transfer program" serving aboard one of the UK carriers (Invincible, I believe). Though temporarily under the "command" of the British, they were ordered to depart the ship prior to the task force's departure. Naturally, (being Marines) they were unenthusiastic about it because, according to the British, they felt it was "improper to have a war without inviting the US Marines".

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@TomFynn]

@@Max1988_Spain established bugger all.

[@johnr7279]

One of the better documentaries I've ever seen on this very interesting and surprising--at that time--conflict.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@Felipe-rw3vw]

great documentary, thanks!

[@mariocisneros911]

I find it ridiculous that nations thousands of miles away continue claiming land that is really belongs to the nearest inhabitants. I could list 5 but there are probably many more who commit this imperialistic aggression

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@MASTERATCOD4]

Seen this a few times before probably watch it again sometime 👍

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@afrocentricalbion]

The sinking of HMS Sheffield seems very sanitised in this account. The ship was lost as result of negligence/ineptitude, according to most accounts. A ministry of defence inquiry was less than complementary. The Argentine attack was spotted by another ship, and HMS Sheffield notified. The Sheffield failed to respond accordingly.

[@sichere]

Not true - HMS Sheffield was on active Submarine searching. The missile was spotted but at that point the Radars would only identify it as friendly due to the Exocet also being part of the RN inventory.

[@wor53lg50]

The shiny shef was on picket duty, her radar was set high, whilst another vessels was set low when the sweep over lapped is where the fault lay as it still was figuring out the calibration, its by sheer coincidence that the jets came in very low, in fact lower than normal doctrine, and the Sheffield being the target is how she got hit...

[@afrocentricalbion]

​@@sichereThe inquiry's findings are available online. See for yourself.

[@sichere]

@@afrocentricalbion It's easy to criticize after the event but HMS Sheffield was concentrating and reacting to the very real and important submarine threat at the time and was commanded by an ex Submariner Captain Salt who went on to become a Rear Admiral. Salt volunteered for the sub-surface duty in which his father had lost his life. He commanded the submarine HMS Finwhale (1969-1971), was executive officer of HMS Resolution (1973-1974), and commanded HMS Dreadnought (1978-1979) HMS Sheffield had good air defense capabilities but due to the Exocets being identified as friendly there was no way of engaging them and if HMS Sheffield had evaded the missile by using chaff then it would have gone on to seek out the next large target, which by all accounts would have probably been Invincible. You don't get to become a Rear Admiral after losing your ship for nothing !

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@wmvdw1978]

Thank you! For some reason I'm fascinated by this conflict, even though I'm not British or Argentinian. Maybe it has to do with the competence displayed by both the British soldiers and the Argentinian pilots. It seems to have gone downhill from there.

[@Poliss95]

The Argentine pilots weren't very competent at all. They were dropping their bombs to close to the RN ships meaning the fuses weren't activated. It was only after some plonker on British TV explained this that they altered their bombing technique.

[@soxnation1000]

Same here...I'm from neither country. For me, it's very interesting because of the logistics involved for the UK to fight a war 8000 miles away, and also because both sides had modern military equipment, so it's an example of modern warfare at sea, on land and in the air.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@user-db4yw6mw5l]

What about the British FAA pilots that shot down all those Argentine jets for no loss?

[@bravo2zero796]

Brilliant brilliant documentary 👏

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@bravo2zero796]

@Max1988_ Don't cry about it. The population of the falklands wants to be British.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

"Argentina believed that Britain wouldn't respond" I'd be truly interested to find out if there has been any point in British history where a foreign nation has been allowed to simply invade a UK territory and keep it while the uk government sits idle.

[@griftinggamer]

Yes, that point in British history is today, the past couple decades, and the foreseeable future.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@griftinggamer There's always a bloody clever clogs 😉

[@wc8246]

The Southern Thule occupation probably gave them that impression

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@wc8246 You might be right there actually 👍

[@lashachakhunashvili1399]

Fun fact: the Spanish name for the islands (Islas Malvinas) originates from a French city of Saint-Malo which itself is named after a British monk. 🇬🇧

[@wor53lg50]

Type that name into Google at see what name it spits back out??, Enuff said...

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@ultrajd]

One thing that’s interesting is if you actually look at some history, you find out that the British government at the time we’re actually considering removing the Falkland Islands from their control. However, I don’t know if it was a vote or a pole. The Islanders all basically claimed they wanted to stay a British territory. And if I recall, all of this was done just months before the conflict started. I’ve also read that a number of the Argentinian soldiers, many of which were conscripts didn’t even really understand why they were even there. Many of them, apparently even claimed that they saw no real reason for these islands to be taken by Argentina, because they offered nothing in terms of mineral wealth or anything like that.

[@Damo3445]

I read that some thought it was just another training exercise around the coast of Argentina, not sure how much of that is true but I can imagine their amazement when it got a little bit spicey!

[@ultrajd]

@@Damo3445 do my knowledge. This was also one of the only conflicts, where, at least in terms of NATO type weapons. We’re both sides had basically the exact same weapon with only minor differences. Specifically, considering the fact that the British soldiers had the semi automatic FAL while the Argentinians had the one with full automatic.and there are stories of British soldiers picking up the fully automatic versions. Because they thought it was a lot better. Unfortunately, just like the M4, a fully automatic version of the FAL is not uncontrollable.

[@oscarbosio9881]

Te explico ya que comentas desde la orbita británica y está bien, pero hay que oir la otra campana. Yo ese año era soldado en Argentina ( Comando de Artillería 121) y si bien no fui a Malvinas si lo hicieron muchos compañeros, amigos y familiares. En primer lugar no eran reclutas, eran soldados que estaban haciendo el servicio militar obligatorio como en muchas partes del mundo, soldados con instrucción militar y sabian perfectamente a donde iban y porque lucharían, en todo caso los que no sabian porque luchaban en ese lugar eran los británicos ya que a ellos se les pagaba para combatir en determinados lugares y ni en la propia Gran Bretaña sabían donde estaban las Malvinas.. Por eso lo cruentos de los combates, esto dicho por los mismos ex combatientes británicos. Un ejercito de reclutas que no saben porque pelean no le ocasionan tanto daño a una potencia militar como Gran Bretaña y sus aliados, EEUU, la OTAN y un Dictador vecino a Argentina, muy cobarde que hizo que la guerra la hagan otros por el. Los soldados no luchaban por las riquezas de esas islas, si por su Soberanía, las mismas fueron usurpadas a Argentina en 1833, por la fuerza, expulsando a toda la población civil, guarnición militar y Gobernador Argentino de Puerto Soledad. Saludos.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@yaqui4994]

1806: First British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1807: Second British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1845 - 1850: War of Parana Criolla Victory !!! ........ .... ................

[@StevenKeery]

Condolences to the families of troops who lost their lives or to those who were maimed or injured. It was an immense achievement on the part of British forces and testament to their courage and professionalism. Others around the World should be left in no doubt, that Britain will defend British people and British interests, no matter the foe, no matter the odds. God bless all those who served. God bless the Falkland Islanders, each and everyone. May you remain British forever. A salutary warning that aggressor nations can never be appeased.

[@arostwocents]

Shame we confuse British interests for the interests of international finance in the modern day

[@bagoistvan3182]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SM-zm5xt]

Britain left the islands in 1774, never protesting or challenging the 32 Spanish and 5 Argentine governors, any claim prescribed by acquiescence after 55 years of complete silence. They had absolutely no right to take them from Argentina that was already settled in 1833

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@GreenEyeCatto]

@@Max1988_ The people living on the islands identify as British, are of British descent, and speak English. Allowing Argentina to claim the islands overrules the people's desire for self determination, Argentina tried to take them by force at the start of the war. Declaring the islands as Argentine land now wouldn't be too dissimilar to when a part of Palestine was declared as Israel in 1948. Do you think that Argentina would respect the rights of the predominantly British-descent islanders, given the hostility that survives to this day? Because I think that would be incredibly naive.

[@alsaunders3937]

The BEST DOC. I have ever seen. Well documented, informative, and exciting! From SC in the USA 67yo male BA;MS;PhD

[@Jakob_DK]

Is this changed? Or just a reupload?

[@littleshep5502]

They condensed all their episodes into one and uploaded them all together

[@Jakob_DK]

@@littleshep5502 Thanks.

[@TheTimGowen]

This was really terrific!

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@Brian-----]

Awesome video! I wish to indicate (re: start of video) that the islands are named, in Spanish and French simply as languages and not so as to further a dispute, las Islas Malvinas / les Îles Malouines because of the French port of St. Malo whence came 18th century French fishermen fishing around the islands. The Spanish name actually comes from French.

[@alphonso391]

Let’s not forget that the Argentine dictator also wanted Chile on the same basis.

[@cristianmolina8148]

Yes, but in Chile we had generals who protected the country in those days, so it wouldn't be easy to Argentina..maybe even would lost against us...anyways, in these days, with the people we have in power now, would be a different story..

[@estebanguajardo5809]

​@@cristianmolina8148los generales de ese entonces eran austeros de acuerdo a un ejército que se decía prusiano, ahora hay corrupción en los generales y eso puede comprometer la seguridad de la nación.

[@cristianmolina8148]

Los generales de antes eran patriotas y profesionales..Argentina no la habría sacado fácil y capaz hasta se habría dado vuelta la cosa...Hoy día, con generales felices que no están en guerra con nadie, director de carabineros zurdo y vendidos y un pseudo- gobierno inepto, ultra zurdo y corrupto..mejor ni pensar qué pasaría@@estebanguajardo5809

[@oscarbosio9881]

Tampoco olviden que la ex Primera Ministra en su discurso ante las Cámaras dijo que jamas dialogaría con un Dictador, solo con Gobiernos Democráticos y tuvo de aliado en Malvinas a uno de los mas sangrientos Dictadores de Sudamérica, el Gral Pinochet, a quien no dudó de ayudarlo cuando fue detenido en Londres por crimenes de lesa humanidad, invocando su valiosa ayida en Malvinas. Una hipocresía total.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

​​​@@oscarbosio9881What about the 30,000 innocent Argentines who were "disappeared" by their own government?And you speak of hypocrisy.

[@FuriousFire898]

Second Falklands documentary I’ve watched this week LETS GO ❤

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@FhrithctebjXg]

Great documentary

[@ianbell5611]

I was serving in the Australian navy on a type 14 frigate or as the RAN called them Destroyer escort. We were heading East across the Pacific to Hawwaii to conduct RIMPAC exercises with the yanks. Word of the Falklands conflict spread round the ship with a strong rumor that we were going to be re-deployed to assist the Royal navy then the rumor changed and that we were to head to the Persian gulf to relive a Royal navy frigate so it could sail South to the Falklands. Obviously neither of these scenarios came true, but as a young nineteen year old whose father and uncle saw service in the RN during WW2 I was keen to get amongst it, Silly boy I was. Interesting to hear Israel assisted Argentina in the fight against Britain, when my understanding is Britain through Lord Balfour played a crucial part in the creation of Israel.🤔

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

I do not like theocracies. The Orange Order of Northern Ireland, where I lived for 14 years, held that "home rule is Rome rule", and in the time of Garret Fitzgerald, Pope Paul VI personally met with FitzGerald to tell him that "Ireland was a Catholic country", which confirms the reason for the Border when the southern counties gained their freedom from Britain.

[@fastdust3410]

Great documentary explaining, why things happened

[@H-Zazoo]

The Falkland Islands does not have two names. Unless you count 1. Falkland 2. Islands. I suppose then it does.

[@yaqui4994]

1806: First British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1807: Second British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1845 - 1850: War of Parana Criolla Victory !!! ........ .... ................

[@andrewwmacfadyen6958]

The BBC particularly the lunchtime programme. Pebble Mill at One had been warning about the impending invasion for weeks before it happend

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@RTmadnesstoo]

That Rose is very impressive in construction, in meaning and as a symbol. It seems a shame to hide it in a box.

[@alexanderjacobsen7382]

They do have two names, I agree. West Falkland and East Falkland.

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@alexanderjacobsen7382]

@@Max1988_ cry harder

[@marcj3682]

Oh dear

[@user-gj6pk2bs1f]

​@@Max1988_XV. Arg. Nooooooooooo. Era. Pais. Era. Virreinato de. España

[@sonnygamx9006]

​@@Max1988_ Dont waste your time arguing with this brishit. They dont even read the facts.

[@pyeitme508]

Oversimplified be like: "There's a tax for that.".😂

[@wweminehead5458]

There's a tax 4 that. I can't believe it's taken him over a year to upload but it's nice to see him back

[@peterkilbridge6523]

Did you take your medications this morning, Sir?

[@paulopauluk1766]

Yo reconozco a los Argentinos que combatieron por las Malvinas, Pero que Argentina le declaré la Guerra a los Ingleses, Lo que hizo Argentina, fue una Gansada. Además él argentino no tiene mentalidad de combatir, lo único que le importa, es él fútbol, el choripan y la cervecita. Saludos 👋

[@timgosling6189]

Good summary. FYI, 'Thule' as in Southern Thule is a Norse name and pronounced 'Too-lee', not 'Th-ewe-l'. I was with a Harrier detachment at Belize at the beginning of Apr 82. When we heard no one had any idea where the Falklands were, although I'd read of the place as a punishment posting in 'Brave New World'. The RoE for the Task Force weren't changed on 1 May 'to include warships'; I think you must have just mis-spoke. Clearly it was set up primarily to include warships. The change was to authorise Conqueror to attack enemy warships outside the Exclusion Zone. The attack on the Belgrano is also rather misrepresented. Yes, 20m of deck was ruptured but that would not have been fatal. Rather, is was the enormous hole ripped in the side of the ship that dealt the key blow, although the loss of the entire bow a few seconds early would not have helped the ship's navigability! The first description of the non-detonation of Argentine bombs is slightly off. The bombs are fused by a wee propellor on the nose that has to spin a certain number of times and screw in a contact before the fuse is made live. With the A-4s forced into ultra low-level release these props didn't have time before they hit to spin up and arm the bombs. So it wasn't the skill of the pilots that was the problem but over-conservativism by the armourers. Once of course as I understand it [a UK Red-Top Newspaper] had made the issue public they were able to rectify this. You repeatedly talk about there being just 20 SHAR, but this was the number embarked in UK on the 2 carriers. Another 8 came down on Atlantic Conveyor and transferred to the carriers before she was lost. I did wonder when we were going to get round to 1 Sqn and the GR3 Harriers, and it's a little odd to be talking about countering the Argie air threat while standing in front of a GR3, all of whose sorties were of course air-to-mud. So yes there were another 4 RAF Harriers on Hermes from the start and a further 6 arrived on the RFA. So the actual total Harrier force numbered 32, although 4 GRs were lost to ground fire and 6 SHAR to SAM, AAA and accident. In re Black Buck, the physical impact was the tactical impact. The word you need in 'strategic'. And before the debate starts, no, 1000lb bombs delivered at low-level are pretty useless against runways, retard tails or not, and the Harriers had no high-level bombing capability. The GR3s were never, at any stage fitted with radar! The main problem I have with this though is that is clearly stitched together from previous material so the timeline is frequently broken and there is lots of repetition, some issues being covered three times! Better editing would both shorten and improve!

[@ale4176]

Excellent documentary, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@michaelhowell2326]

Falklands then. Falklands now. Falklands forever.

[@martinbrode7131]

And stupid comments forever. 😂

[@tram7649]

Wwe 🤣🤣🤣

[@gaHuJIa_Macmep]

Делай с нами. Делай как мы. Делай лучше нас.

[@patrickedmunds2835]

Though I'm an American, even i agree.

[@shotamakarashvili3714]

Hm... I did not know the UK islands are that long- all the way from Scotland up to Argentina...)

[@user-pe8qz1lh9v]

I didn't spend weeks from goose green to Stanley cold and getting shot for nothing. Yep Falkand then , now , and always. Still looks like we left it 42 yrs ago.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Argentina fought for the Islands, Britain fought for the Islanders. Kudos.

[@TomFynn]

I am going to steal that line.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@TomFynn Be my guest Tom.

[@Radio478]

That Vulcan aircraft is still preserved at RAF WADDINGTON Lincolnshire England 🇬🇧

[@sichere]

There is only one name for the Falkland Islands

[@tommaxson9798]

The Brits still make the finest documentaries.

[@Dadopersoblueboots]

As a young army recruit . We were on standby to go.

[@wor53lg50]

More Brits would probably be more willing to fight for the falklands to stay British to keep heritage and culture alive for the future than there own nation, thats seems to becoming a loosing battle of staying With British values every day....

[@alaintremaine3302]

Many thanks to the IWM for this in-depth look at the Falkland/Malvinas. You helped explain the political situation, whereas neither the U.S. nor Argentina ever did or would have.

[@qasimmir7117]

Falkland Islands, never ‘Malvinas.’

[@nestorsalto4778]

@@qasimmir7117 Son islas que ocupan el espacio marítimo argentino, pertenencian a España en 1800. Cuando Argentina consigue su independencia también se queda con las Malvinas en 1816. Pero al no estar bien defendidas fueron usurpadas por la flota británica en 1833 desalojando a los argentinos que vivían ahí y a sus autoridades, en 1833 Argentina tenia muchos problemas internos, una guerra llamada "Unitarios VS Federales" por lo que no hubo una guerra contra Gran Bretaña. Pero no deja de ser una toma ilegal, esto se puede deducir por sentido común, el territorio continental británico queda a 12.800 kilómetros del territorio de las islas, mientras que el territorio continental argentino está a 340 kilómetros de éstas. Pero creo que no interesa a ningún país las islas en sí, sino el reclamo del territorio de la Antártida por proximidad. Seguramente se sucederán otras guerras en un futuro. Pero las Malvinas siempre van a ser territorio Argentino, por sentido común.

[@nzgunnie]

@@nestorsalto4778 Falklands have been British since before Argentina existed. That you tried to illegally occupy them in the 1800s as well, before being sent home the first time gives no more legitimacy to your claim.

[@alessandrobanovich6847]

​@@nestorsalto4778 a nos otros no importa nada de eso. Ahora mismo, las islas son britanicas, especialmente porquè los abitantes quieren ser asì.

[@GreenWitchesKitchen]

Is stephen merchant narrating???

[@sirbarringtonwomblembe4098]

Possibly; if he's Scottish!

[@kektuss]

It’s strange seeing photos of British troops fighting around ‘British style’ homes.

[@sichere]

They did it for years in Northern Island

[@TomFynn]

That is what killed a lot of morale for the Argentine troops, since they suddenly found out that they had been lied to.

[@michaelhowell2326]

Let's just hope this was the last time Britain tried the appeasement route. In doesn't ever seem to work out.

[@deadmemesrus1119]

It’s failed so many times now. Germany, Argentina, Russia. The alternative is a shame though.

[@SM-zm5xt]

​@@deadmemesrus1119It's funny considering that, in this case, UK is like Germany/Russia in South America. You are the invaders

[@kcharles8857]

Excellent.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

It's 2nd time I saw this documentary about Falkland Island.

[@downunderrob]

THE FALKLANDS ARE BRITISH! THE FALKLANDS ARE BRITISH! THE FALKLANDS ARE BRITISH! 🇫🇰 🇬🇧

[@wor53lg50]

Aye, indeed my cousins, make sure you watch who you let in or how many and what types if you do, or it could end up like london with the foreign mare if another vote comes... You know what i mean?....

[@Max1988_]

Spain established its sovereignty starting in the 15th century over the Argentine territory and the Malvinas Islands. At the Nootka convention in 1790, England recognized as Spanish territory up to 18,520 kilometers (10 nautical leagues) from the coasts that its colonies occupied, with the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands only a little more than 500 kilometers away. In 1816 Argentina achieved its independence by claiming what was previously Spanish territory. In 1820 Argentina established its colony in Puerto Soledad and MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF THE ISLANDS FOR 13 YEARS. Rejecting illegal US fishing led to the attack by the war corvette Lexington on Puerto Soledad. On January 2, 1833, the British war frigate HMS Clio arrived, commanded by Captain John James Onslow, who took possession of the islands from the captain of the schooner Sarandí, José María Pinedo, because he was not in good condition. to resist. Let all good English people know that the Malvinas Islands are currently under the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. And the only thing that holds them back is British political and military power.

[@downunderrob]

@Max1988_ Underachievers like Argentina sucking up to the UN, just because they failed miserably to get what they wanted by force? Is nothing new. But so long as the Citizens of The Falkland Islands practice self-determination and choose to be part of the Commonwealth. Then Argentina can choke on its own national bile. Seriously for a moment. What can they offer anyone except economic chaos, social discrimination and repression. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@EvolvedGojira.]

No

[@downunderrob]

@@EvolvedGojira. Oh si`. Simplemte si. Absolutamente si`. 🇬🇧

[@DaveSCameron]

8.000 Miles Away - Jegsy Dodd and the Sons of Harry Cross. #poetry #OurHistory ☘️ 📚 🌟

[@Radio478]

First attack was Black Buck 1, RAF Vulcan attack on airfield of port Stanley

[@GH-oi2jf]

Argentina's claim is without merit. Evidence of the insincerity of their claim is that they invaded not only the Falklands/Malvinas, but also South Georgia. South Georgia is much farther from Argentina, and it has no Spanish or Argentine history at all. It has always been British entirely.

[@oscarbosio9881]

No es así. Nadie invade algo que le pertenece, en todo caso intentó recuperar un territorio que le fue arrebatado por la fuerza en 1833, expulsando a toda la población civil, guarnición militar y Gobernador Argentino de Malvinas, por algo recurrieron a la fuerza para hacerlo. Gran Bretaña reconoció la Independencia de Argentina en 1825 y no hizo ningún reclamo sobre su integridad territorial que ya contaba con Malvinas heredada por el principio de uti possidets de la Corona Españoal.. Simplemente se remitió a invadir parte de un pais Soberano que había reconocido como tal- Argentina tiene demasiados fundamentos históricos, geográficos y juridicos que avalan su posición, los cuales nunca han podido ser derrumbados por GB, y hoy para Naciones Unidas Malvinas sigue siendo una colonia, un territorio en disputa sujeto a la descolonización. Es verdad las Islas Georgias están un poco mas lejos que Malvinas de Argentina, pero muchisimo mas lejos, en la otra parte del mundo, de Gran Bretaña a mas de 12.000 km y fueron descubiertas por españoles, algo que el mismo Cook reconoció. El primer asentamiento humano en ellas fue en 1904 por una compañia de pesca Argentina al amparo de leyes argentinas y su bandera, en 1905 Argentina instaló una oficina meteorológica, que funcionó hasta 1950 cuando los británicos se apoderaron de ella. Nunca fue enteramente británica.

[@SM-zm5xt]

Britain left the islands in 1774, never protesting or challenging the 32 Spanish and 5 Argentine governors, any claim prescribed by acquiescence after 55 years of complete silence. They had absolutely no right to take them from Argentina that was already settled in 1833

[@likeitout]

⁠​⁠@@SM-zm5xt. That’s not true. Britain left behind a plaque and flag reiterating her claim. That was not acquiescing to Spanish sovereignty claims. The Nootka treaty hadn’t been rescinded and it insured both nations agreed to leave aside contesting each others claim and British sealers and whalers, still continued to use the islands. Spain too, abandoned the islands in 1811, also leaving behind a plaque claiming continual sovereignty. There are only five recognised methods of obtaining sovereignty in international law. Conquest, Cession, Prescription, Effective Occupation and Accretion. Argentina cannot lay claim to any of the above. There is no law of inheritance and effective occupation wrests with Spain alone. If the centre of colonial administration was a factor in sovereignty claims then Equatorial Guinea was ruled from the viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. Good luck claiming sovereignty over that place. Spain only recognised the new state of Argentina in 1863 but without the inclusion of the Falklands within its borders. In that same year, Spain also recognised British sovereignty of the islands. The United Kingdom had invited Argentina as the plaintiff, to present a case before the UNICJ. On numerous occasions. Argentina refused which is proof of any was needed, that her legal and historic argument is false.

[@johnwhitbread206]

We shouldn’t loose sight of the courage shown by the Argentinian forces who were cut off, hated by the locals (which wasn’t what they were expecting, something this documentary didn’t show). We need to maintain a good defence against a repeat of this war, I’ve a YT Chanel stating Argentina is looking to buy F16 fighters. So we need to ensure there looking at defence only any sign of attack and we need to ensure our allies don’t supply them with the tools to invade the FALKLAND ISLANDS. WE NEED A STRONGER NAVY. Thankfully we’ve sorted a lot of the equipment issues, however we must never ever be caught like this again.

[@dicksatan6444]

*lose Such a common mistaken spelling.

[@SuperFunkmachine]

The Argentinian forces where honourable men in a bad war sent by an evil dictator. Go and look an you'll will see that there never accused of war crimes. Hell the war crime you'l find are there own officers brutalising there own troops.

[@granitesevan6243]

The defences on the Falklands are far superior to those of 1982

[@oscarbosio9881]

Aegentina no tiene en su agenda tatar de recuperar Malvinas de esa forma, si seguir insistiendo desde la via diplomática ya que hoy para Naciones Unidas , Malvinas sigue siendo una colonia, un territorio en disputa sujeto a la descolonización y hay mas de 20 Resoluciones que avalan esto. Aparte Argentina disolvió su ejercito. ya no hay servicio militar obligatorio y los gastos en defensa son los mas bajos de toda Latinoamerica. Logico que quiera armarse y renovar sus fuerzas ya que tampoco puede quedar tan desiquilibrada en realción a sus vecinos, pero no para realizar ninguna acción ofensiva.

[@granitesevan6243]

@@oscarbosio9881 I cannot understand you. You are speaking in a colonial language

[@andrewpetersen6116]

The vulnerability of surface ships was learnt in WW2

[@plo250]

Great topic, but the editing is pretty poor with what appears like several repeats of the same part of the battle.

[@MC-nb6jx]

There won’t be that much film I guess so needs must??

[@ThatTallGuy0]

Are you the kind of guy who can’t watch a family guy edit without subway surfers playing underneath

[@jim122]

There’s only so much footage they can have, if anything it’s incredible how much footage there is Have you ever watched any other war documentaries? There’s only so much footage they can work with

[@MC-nb6jx]

@@jim122 … We’ve all watched that Spitfire roll out every single time they show a documentary about WW2 and BoB, haven’t we?😉

[@jim122]

@@MC-nb6jx all the time mate, every single BoB or world war 2 documentary, it’s almost like it’s expected

[@Kangaroojack1986]

Ah, yes, the Falklands, where Prince Andrew lost the ability to sweat. Tragic stuff

[@reidycruise]

Ok mincer

[@Ira88881]

Now THAT’S funny!!!

[@paulcasini4759]

The Mighty Avro Vulcan Used In Anger Grand !!!!

[@martm216]

Could we say that the Harrier was the Spitfire of its day?

[@quintusarrius5482]

Please can we have a video about midget submarines? Please?

[@Luceq]

Argentinian Gov't unintentionally proped up Tatcher's. That's ironic.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Yes thank goodness.

[@likeitout]

Argentina gave her the opportunity to show how effective a leader she was and how she, a housewife and daughter of a greengrocer from Grantham, was worth more than Argentina’s top three military men. She certainly had a much higher intellect than them. A scientist and a qualified lawyer, who did her bar exams whilst in a hospital bed having just given birth. Britain gave Argentina the opportunity to show the rest of her Latin neighbours who had always been concerned about her bellicosity, how inept her military was. Thatcher also caused the downfall of the dictatorship that in turn, enabled the return to democracy.

[@lg6707]

last 5 seconds of video, Not anymore

[@brianhodgson9547]

It was another 'Nelson moment' - what other Wars probably didn't even start due to winning the Falklands War

[@AndrewAHayes]

I loved the lyrics of a Macc lads song " Frey Bentos and cheap red wine, Is all they have in the Argentine, But after a scrap with the English Navy they asked for the recipe for chips and gravy!. Hilarious

[@matt.willoughby]

The Falkland islands are roughly 500 kilometres from Argentina. What geographical features or countries are within 500km from UK ??

[@littleshep5502]

Most of Northern Europe

[@TomFynn]

Taiwan is right next to China. Should Taiwan belong to China?

[@wor53lg50]

Its the same situation as in the geographical distance scenario as Hawai or Puerto rico is to the USA or Ibiza or canaries are to Spain, yet they get none of these problems do they? .... Pandora's box is a difficult if not a impossible thing to shut once opened??🤔...

[@TomFynn]

@@wor53lg50 Personally, my favorite example is Taiwan. Also the fact that the Falklands are as distant from Chile as they are from Argentina.

[@wor53lg50]

@matt, What sort of a silly question is that??, are you a recently arrived alien whose been living in another galaxy or something?! ... And accidentally got lost and crashed into earth during a shopping trip to the far away klingon solar system...

[@MC-nb6jx]

The Argentinians heard the Gurkha’s were on the way and they knew it was simply a matter of time until they lost.. So they got out of there before they arrived🤔

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

Got out of where?

[@MC-nb6jx]

@@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd … So you’ve never heard about the Gurkha's reputation as fierce soldiers?? You’d definitely want them on your side and not have to face them..

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

@MC-nb6jx the question I asked, is "where did the Argentines 'get out of'?"

[@MC-nb6jx]

@@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd … Well if you watch the video they tell you!!🙄 1:12:54 Mount William when the Gurkha's arrived the Argentines had left..

[@SuperFunkmachine]

They where told by there press that the Gurkha’s where cannibal slave soldiers that had to be chain up outside of battle... odd that conscripts didn't fancy fighting them.

[@jenynce]

The thing that I absolutely don’t understand is why did they think they can take Britain. Granted the mainland uk is far and Argentina is really close to Falkland which was massive advantage for Argentina but Britain didn’t have an empire the biggest empire ever 25% of total landmass of earth at one point without knowing how to launch an attack at far away land and surely they knew British military was far more advanced in fact all 3 aspect of military with British navy , British air force and British army was far superior to Argentina’s so they were never going to win. So either they massively misjudged and miscalculated and thought Britain might just not bother or they had supreme confidence in their military but the whole thing was suicidal and they lost a lot of good men for nothing except dented pride a loss of ships , aircrafts , loss of economy , money etc etc

[@luisd.2109]

What a excellent documental!! As an argentinian i found it very impartial. Even with a few details omitted as france blocking our exocets missiles software and not giving the quantity wich Argentina had already paid. Argentinian engineers had to discover how to bypass exocets computer to activate destination (this is why the high detination fail rate).

[@littleshep5502]

Small point, france didnt do anything to the exocets Argentina already have. However they did work to mount them on the planes argentina had. Out of three that hit their targets, one is confirmed to have detonated, and the other two are uncertain due to the fact it hit a cargo ship, not because of faulty missiles

[@grinningpinhead3961]

I stopped the video and typed this the moment it lost all credibility. It happened when he said the falklands have two names. No they don't. Their called the falklands.

[@avakkai]

Only 1 name - Malvinas

[@thespartan8476]

Never let the British cover history. I'm here to honour and respect Argentina. Love from Greece.🏛🐬🔱🐟⚓

[@luisd.2109]

I'm from argentina and I found it quite accurate

[@MoosePissUK]

Argentina such a friendly place and people 4 minutes into the video. It does boggle the mind when NAZI war criminals are given asylum, The Argentine goverment with authoritarion violations to their own citizens rights are suddenly forgotten when they invade the Falklands.

[@MarkVickers-xq9si]

As I understand it (I'm open for correction) , G.B. was already willing to give the Falklands back to Argentina, but was in negotiations to ensure the residents some reasonable Rights . I'm really glad the Brits put them in their place . The Brits really try to be DECENT , but have a Steel backbone when they get Abused . Then ... they get as mean as anyone can . Good for them . And good for Thatcher !

[@wor53lg50]

Yet we constantly get labelled nasty little Brits and constantly bashed over our past and cherry picked over every other single nation, ethnicity, culture, religion thats has done the exact same things, although a lot worse for many of them!!,...

[@SM-zm5xt]

Britain left the islands in 1774, never protesting or challenging the 32 Spanish and 5 Argentine governors, any claim prescribed by acquiescence after 55 years of complete silence. They had absolutely no right to take them from Argentina that was already settled in 1833

[@wor53lg50]

@@SM-zm5xt another idiot clueless to facts and history or suffers from cognitive dis-association...

[@peterkilbridge6523]

I read "The Falklands War" by Martin Middlebrook (Pen & Sword). The war was won by Admiral Woodward, the RAF Hurricane Pilots, the Paras, the Royal Marines, the Scots Guards, and by the Grace of Lady Luck and Almighty God. The war was almost won by the courageous and very professional pilots of the Argentine Air Force. The outcome was a closer call than most people even imagine.

[@reubenjackson7829]

Hurricanes?? I think you mean FAA Sea harriers and RAF GR3 Harriers

[@anthonyeaton5153]

God almighty had nothing to do with the victory in the Falklands. It was great leadership and the sheer blood and guts fighting by the British and Gurkha forces, plus a submarine attack and that bit of luck you mentioned. No Yanks no Aussies to claim they won it, thank goodness

[@gswombat]

@@reubenjackson7829 I think he is right. Didn't you know that the RAF got together a squadron of Hurricanes, with original 100 year old pilots. They also planned to send a squadron of Sopwith Camels with 130 year old pilots.

[@TheWoblinGoblin]

all being said and done and considering that the rest of the world doesn't care about a war between Britain and Argentina, these island should obviously belong to the Philippines

[@davidharris4062]

If you read the book Beyond Endurance’ by Captain Nick Baker, Northwood had been given intelligence that this was going to happen a year prior to the invasion by the Naval Attaché in Chile, if you watch Ben Fogal’s documentary on the 40th anniversary of the invasion, John Nott, Thatchers Defence Secretary stated, ‘If Galteri hadn’t invaded, Thatcher would have given him the Falklands. Look up ‘ Operation Journeyman’ 1977, how a Prime Minister who was ex Royal Navy handled the same situation.

[@johnspijkers7368]

I was in Buenos Aires 3 weeks ago and still saw cars with Malvinas bumperstickers.

[@puniopenetrante]

There were not 30,000.

[@gabrielpacana8596]

Excellent documentary on the Falklands War. I don't blame the guys who retreated from the Gurkhas. Lol

[@natebartels1444]

It was an enormous miscalculation by the Argentine Junta to invade.

[@RoberttSmithh]

Please monetize your account so we can support this channel!

[@Koldeman]

01:03 omg, that guy in the back forgot to put on pants! Argentina greatly underestimated the Iron Lady

[@luisd.2109]

Hahahhahaa

[@bruceleroyhoffman]

South Atlantic wind blows.

[@johndillon5290]

I remember during the conflict being told by a Spanish translator that the Argentinians were told if they were captured by the British, they would be eaten. Guess that's one way to keep your men fighting.

[@elvismamani7980]

fue cuantos buenos hombres se perdieron en esa guerra sin sentido y estados unidos enpujando de ambos lados

[@paulnutter1713]

Big up to the BBC for letting the diegos know about the bombs fusing

[@badgertheskinnycow]

I would imagine the bombs falling to explode - clearly observed by the pilots - was something of a clue even prior to the BBC stating the bleeding obvious.

[@2460z_htdja]

who possesses superior technology wins

[@TomFynn]

The Argies had night vision goggles and their kit was on par with the Paras and Marines. In the end, toughness and professional skills won out for the Brits.

[@britisharmedforcesmilsim3015]

Vietnam I think had a different outcome.

[@2460z_htdja]

in case of Vietnam, they have forest covers with swamps and access to Cambodia, Laos, and China which limited US technology. In many regions and places, drones and imaging machines now can detect people, but still could be limited but not fully by storms or hurricanes. Lately, Armenia's case could have been a disaster.

[@reluctantheist5224]

Well, it sounds like we gained whatever the Argentinian's paid for the fishing rights even from your example.

[@TheRst2001]

Only one name , the Falklands

[@timburr4453]

The disputed islands lay here just off the coast of Argentina...

[@mikearmstrong8483]

Is that supposed to mean something? Japan has islands right off Siberia, so does that mean they belong to Russia? Puerto Rico is closer to Cuba than the continental US, so does that mean it belongs to Cuba? Vatican City is smack in the middle of Italy, so does that mean it belongs to Italy? I suppose Alaska and certainly Hawaii should not be US states; they are not close enough.

[@timburr4453]

@@mikearmstrong8483 it's a line from The Simpsons

[@agl1138]

Disappointing that there are no real legal arguments presented here. There is really nothing on the legal claims to the territory. And we get the usual load of old rubbish about the Belgrano: declaring an exclusion zone means that all enemy belligerent ships are on notice that they risk attack within the zone. It does not say anything about attacking them outside the zone, which the RN were at liberty to do subject to the Law of Armed Conflict. The Belgrano was a perfectly legitimate target. Why declare an exclusion zone at all if it so limits your freedom of action?

[@advanceriverpokemon]

Very interesting. Instead of war Argentina should've done a joint venture with Britain in the Falklands for like a museum or stadium, but that's not fun to dictators!

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Yeah, a stadium for the Falklands football team. Capacity: 250

[@yaqui4994]

1806: First British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1807: Second British invasion of Buenos Aires Criolla Victory !!! 1845 - 1850: War of Parana Criolla Victory !!! ........ .... ................

[@zigongosaurus5274]

1982 Argentine invasion of the Falklands British victory

[@Delogros]

Very impressive, 2 "invasions" where the British where outnumbered and trying to take fortifications and a blockade the british where only interested in to foster good relations with France for the Entente Alliance.

[@iodescilla1246]

F A L K L A N D I S L A N D S F O R E V E R!!!

[@user-yt7gm1pn6k]

The Argentines could never win the Falklands war, but I can't say why!!!

[@simonh6371]

Interesting that a proposal was made to pay all Falklanders to move to NZ. I would venture to suggest that if something like this happened, and the UK removed or destroyed all British infrastructure there, not a single Argentinian would voluntarily go and live there. It's not generally in their nature to go and live in isolation and work in relative solitude. They had to invite the Welsh and South African Boers to farm in Patagonia, as they couldn't hack the isolation.

[@cristianbritos3460]

Si pero los italianos se adaptaron a la Patagonia y trabajaron bien las tierras, también pensaron en traer escoceses por qué creían que se adaptarían rapido