Abstract
The English landed on the Falkland Islands in 1690, but the first settlement on this land off the coast of southern Argentina was not established until 1764 by the French. The next year, Britain established its own settlement and claimed the islands in the name of King George III. In 1766, the Falklands were turned over to Spain, beginning a centuries-long territorial dispute, first between Britain and Spain, then between Britain and Argentina. The United Kingdom established a naval garrison on the islands in 1833, thus asserting its claim to them. In April 1982, Argentina invaded the islands, starting a two-month conflict that ended with the British regaining the capital and the Argentineans agreeing to a cease-fire.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2004)
"Falkland Islands (Malvinas),"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
2
, Article 38.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss2/38
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