Falkland Islands papers
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- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
TitleFalkland Islands papers
Reference codeICS18
Date1982
Scope and ContentMaterial relating to the Falklands Islands conflict 1982, including official statements, press releases, press cuttings, and printed books.
NotesArgentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. A British Task Force was despatched on 3 April, the first troops landing at San Carlos Bay on 21 May. Argentine forces surrendered on 14 June following fierce land, sea and air battles.
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Extent10 files, 5 volumes
System of ArrangementMainly chronological
Finding aidsCatalogued online. A descriptive list is available in the Special Collections reading room. A pdf version is also attached to this description.
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