1. BELLWORK: Block 2
Describe air warfare/strategies used in the Falklands. Include weapon/tech advances!
Describe how war was fought on land in the Falklands (Include the key battles of Goose Green & Stanley)
THINKER: List four reasons the Falklands War was a limited war.

2. Describe air warfare/strategies used in the Falklands.

3. British Task Force 65 ships 7,000 troops 42 planes
2 aircraft carriers were key
Rest of ships would be stationed in Falklands sound
7,000 troops
Army Regulars
Royal Marines (trained in amphibious landings)
42 planes
All carrier-born; 1/3 the size of Argentina
Relied on Ascension Island to re-group and re-fuel (U.S. owned airstrip on island)
Enforced the TEZ
Publicize movement of task force

4. Why did Britain want to publicize the movement of their task force?

5. The cover of Newsweek magazine, 19 April 1982, depicts HMS Hermes, flagship of the British Task Force

6. Key locations in the Task Force’s logistic chain

8. HMS Invincible in the South Atlantic

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

10. HMS Sheffield

11. Argentine Naval Plans Est. presence on S. Georgia
Launch full scale invasion
Avoid TEZ w/ aircraft
Keep in mind: the Royal Navy was in the middle of military cutbacks that eliminated its force of aircraft carriers & amphibious vehicles
Changes after Belgrano

12. Argentine Air Force Plans
FAA pilots plan during the war
Argentine Air Force: (Fuerza Aérea Argentina; FAA)
Due to the distance required to fly to the islands, two minutes was the average time FAA attack aircraft had available in the target area.

13. FAA primarily used French-made Super Étendard jets (could fire French-made Exocet missiles)

14. Land Strategies

15. Britain’s Invasion of the Falklands
British supply ship Atlantic Conveyor entered San Carlos Bay on May 5 carrying the helicopters and troops needed to get to Stanley.
Two Argentine aircraft released Exocets aimed at two British frigates
The frigates fired up metal foil to confuse the missiles’ radar
Instead, the Exocets picked up a new target…Atlantic Conveyor
Missiles sunk the ship and destroyed all helicopters on board
British now forced to walk four days to the capital (open to attack) carrying 120 pounds of gear
Split their ground forces into 2:
500 for “morale boost” at Goose Green
2,000 to re-capture the capital of Stanley

16. Britain's invasion of the Falklands – split into 2:
Goose Green
Stanley

17. British Night Fighting
British forces trained to fight in night as effectively as day
This was effective against defended targets and open terrain
Key was consistent communication and continual movement!

18. Key Land Battles Goose Green Stanley Capital of the Falklands
Main British force of 2,000 men
Attack over 2 nights
Troops land & launch 3-prong attack to surround hills around city
Move on city while 30 seek higher ground to force Arg. retreat
Success! Argentina loses will to fight and surrenders!
Strategic Port with air strip
500 Brits move South to achieve “morale boost”
Plan: attack air field in dark and take settlement by day
Argentina: defensive position on hills – surround British with artillery and mine fields
Britain out in open – no cover & vulnerable
Air support arrives and bombs Argentina’s defensive positions
Britain threatens to try Argentina for civilian deaths if fighting continued

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

20. Review: Why was the Falklands War “limited?”

21. 20th Century Battlefields: Falklands (BBC)
As we watch the video, take notes on:
Important Events (battles, ships, turning points, etc.)
Strategies Used
New weapons/technology

22. BELLWORK
Read/annotate pages about the effects of the Falklands War.
Complete the “effects” section of your worksheet.

23. Partner Discussion List three social effects of the Falklands War.
What was the role of the U.S. in the Falklands War?
What was the role of the UN in the Falklands War?

24. Why did Britain win the Falklands War?
British Advantages
Argentine Disadvantages
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?
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?

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

26. East Falkland Cemeteries
Argentine Military Cemetery
British Military Cemetery

27. Several minefields still exist in East Falkland

28. British Media’s portrayal of the war

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