Falklands war

SS Canberra and HMS Andromeda, Falklands 1982. Photo: Ken Griffiths, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustrative only.

Status · Historic — papers released by The National Archives

What happened

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982; British forces retook them and Argentina surrendered on 14 June 1982. The Franks Committee reviewed the government's handling before the invasion and reported in January 1983. Government papers are released through The National Archives.

Written from the official records below. Links checked 08 Nov 2026.

Official record

The Falkland Islands Review Committee: The Franks Report: Files
The National Archives
Hansard — debates on the Falkland Islands
UK Parliament (Hansard)

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The Falklands War: 40 years on
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