Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Wars Used In›Falklands WarWarFalklands WarContemporaryReference and ClassificationDevelopingThe Falklands War was fought in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the British-controlled Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in the South Atlantic, following Argentina's invasion and occupation of the islands on 2 April 1982 under the military junta led by Leopoldo Galtieri, seeking to bolster domestic support amid economic crisis by asserting Argentina's long-standing territorial claim. Britain under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher responded by dispatching a naval task force across roughly eight thousand miles of ocean, and after a brief diplomatic effort failed, British forces retook the islands in a ten-week campaign combining naval, air and amphibious operations, including the controversial sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano and intense air attacks by Argentine forces on the British fleet. Argentine forces on the islands surrendered on 14 June 1982 after British troops recaptured the capital, Stanley. The brief but intense war killed several hundred combatants on each side, restored British control of the islands, and contributed directly to the collapse of Argentina's military junta the following year while bolstering Thatcher's domestic political standing.FactsFalklands WarConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsStart YearWell-attested1982 1End YearWell-attested1982 1CombatantsWell-attestedArgentina versus the United Kingdom 1OutcomeWell-attestedBritish victory; Argentina surrendered on 14 June 1982 and the islands returned to British administration 1ClassificationConflict TypeWell-attestedInterstate War 1Falklands WarFilter Results13 entriesWeapon FamilyAllAmmunition and Cartridges (1)Assault Rifles (1)Assault Rifles of the United States (1)Other Pistols and Handguns (2)Pistols and Revolvers (3)Rifles and Carbines (7)Semi-Automatic and Battle Rifles (5)Semi-Automatic Pistols (1)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Belgium (1)Sniper, Designated Marksman and Anti-Materiel Rifles (1)Submachine Guns (2)Weapon Type or ClassAllAssault rifle (1)Battle rifle (3)Bolt-action sniper rifle (1)Rifle cartridge (1)Semi-automatic pistol (1)Semi-automatic rifle (1)small arm (2)Submachine gun (2)Suppressed bolt-action pistol (1)CaliberAll.22 Long Rifle (2).30-06 Springfield (1).32 ACP (1).41 Action Express (1).45 ACP (3).45 caliber (1)105mm (1)5.56x45mm NATO (1)7.62x51mm NATO (5)7.92x57mm Mauser (1)9x19mm (3)9×19 mm Parabellum (4)9×21mm (1)Introduced EraAll1935 (1)1938 (1)1942 (2)1949 (1)1951 (1)1953 (1)1954 (3)1959 (1)1962 (1)1964 (1)1968 (1)1970 (1)Service StatusAllIn Service (8)Retired (6)OperatorAllArgentine Armed Forces (1)British Army (2)Indian Army (1)Israeli Defense Forces (2)Royal Air Force (3)United States Army (2)United States Marine Corps (1)Waffen-SS (1)Wehrmacht (1)ManufacturerAllBeretta (1)Birmingham Small Arms Company (1)Bushmaster Firearms International (1)China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (1)Colt's Manufacturing Company (1)FN Herstal (5)General Motors (1)H & R Firearms (1)Hispano-Argentina (1)IMI Systems (1)John Inglis Company (1)Royal Small Arms Factory (1)SNT Motiv (1)Steyr-Daimler-Puch (1)BrowseCompareSelect all 137.62x51mm NATOFalklands WarBallester-MolinaFalklands WarBeretta BM 59Falklands WarBrowning Hi-PowerFalklands WarFN FALFalklands WarFN Model 1949Falklands WarL1A1 Self-Loading RifleFalklands WarL42A1Falklands WarM16 RifleFalklands WarM3 submachine gunFalklands WarModel 1968 recoilless gunFalklands WarUziFalklands WarWelrodFalklands WarConnectionsAssociated WithExocet Missile, Weapons Systems Well-attested ConnectedArgentine Exocet missiles sank HMS Sheffield and other British ships during the 1982 Falklands WarFN FAL, Weapons Systems Well-attested ConnectedThe Belgian designed FN FAL, nicknamed the right arm of the free world, was carried by both British and Argentine infantry in the Falklands WarCommanders and ForcesBritish Army, Armed Forces and Units Well-attested British Army units, including 2 and 3 Para, fought the land campaign of the 1982 Falklands WarRoyal Navy, Armed Forces and Units Well-attested The Royal Navy's task force retook the Falkland Islands from Argentina in 1982Uses5-inch/25-caliber gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: 5-inch/25-caliber gun7.62x51mm NATO, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: 7.62x51mm NATO9K32 Strela-2, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: 9K32 Strela-2tier 2AGM-45 Shrike, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: AGM-45 ShrikeBallester-Molina, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Ballester-MolinaBazooka, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Bazookatier 2Beretta BM 59, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Beretta BM 59Blowpipe Missile, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Blowpipe (missile), WikipediaBren Gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Bren light machine guntier 4Browning Hi-Power, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Browning Hi-Powertier 4Exocet Missile, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Exocet Missiletier 4FIM-92 Stinger, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: FIM-92 StingerFN FAL, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: FN FALtier 4FN MAG, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: FN MAGFN Model 1949, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: FN Model 1949Kukri, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Kukritier 4L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: L1A1 Self-Loading RifleL42A1, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: L42A1M134 Minigun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M134 MinigunM16 Rifle, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M16 Rifletier 2M2 Browning Machine Gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M2 Browningtier 4M203 Grenade Launcher, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M203 grenade launcherM3 submachine gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M3 submachine gunM72 LAW, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source M72 LAW, WikipediaM79 Grenade Launcher, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: M79 grenade launcherMILAN, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: MILAN (missile)tier 2MILAN Anti-Tank Missile, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: MILAN (missile)tier 2Model 1968 recoilless gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Model 1968 recoilless gunPanhard AML, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Panhard AMLPython (missile), Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Python (missile)QF 4.5-inch Mk I - V naval gun, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: QF 4.5-inch Mk I - V naval gunRapier Missile System, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Rapier (missile) (Wikipedia)Roland Missile System, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Roland (missile), WikipediaSea Dart, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Sea DartSea Skua, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Sea SkuaSeacat (missile), Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Seacat (missile)SS.11, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: SS.11Stinger Missile, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: FIM-92 StingerUH-1 Iroquois, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: UH-1 Iroquoistier 4Uzi, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Uzitier 4Welrod, Weapons Systems Well-attested Source Wikipedia: WelrodIn the Other AtlasesAlso in History Atlas: Falklands War, the same subject.Sources1. Wikipedia: Falklands Wartier 4WikipediaLead section (start year)The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 JuneLead section (end year)The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 JuneLead section (combatants)The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 JuneLead section (outcome)The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 JuneConflict-type attribute (falklands-war)The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the British-controlled Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in the South Atlantic, following Argentina's invasion and occupation of the islands on 2 April 1982 under the military junta led by Leopoldo Galtieri, seeking to bolster domestic support amid economic crisis by asserting Argentina's long-standing territorial claim.View the SourceWikipedia: Bazookatier 2WikipediaUses: Bazooka, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: Uzitier 4WikipediaUses: Uzi, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: Kukritier 4WikipediaUses: Kukri, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: Browning Hi-Powertier 4WikipediaUses: Browning Hi-Power, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: MILAN (missile)tier 2WikipediaUses: MILAN Anti-Tank Missile, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'Uses: MILAN, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceM72 LAW, WikipediaUses: M72 LAW, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: FN MAGUses: FN MAG, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: M134 MinigunUses: M134 Minigun, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: M3 submachine gunUses: M3 submachine gun, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: Panhard AMLUses: Panhard AML, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: AGM-45 ShrikeUses: AGM-45 Shrike, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: Model 1968 recoilless gunUses: Model 1968 recoilless gun, infobox wars field: 'Falklands War'View the SourceWikipedia: FIM-92 StingerUses: Stinger Missile, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarUses: FIM-92 Stinger, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Exocet Missiletier 4WikipediaUses: Exocet Missile, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Exocet Missile, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: M2 Browningtier 4WikipediaUses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceRoland (missile), WikipediaUses: Roland Missile System, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Roland Missile System, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceBlowpipe (missile), WikipediaUses: Blowpipe Missile, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Blowpipe Missile, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: 9K32 Strela-2tier 2WikipediaUses: 9K32 Strela-2, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: 9K32 Strela-2, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceRapier (missile) (Wikipedia)Uses: Rapier Missile System, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Rapier Missile System, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: M79 grenade launcherUses: M79 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: M79 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: M203 grenade launcherUses: M203 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: M203 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Beretta BM 59Uses: Beretta BM 59, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Beretta BM 59, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Python (missile)Uses: Python (missile), Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Python (missile), Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: FN Model 1949Uses: FN Model 1949, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: FN Model 1949, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: 7.62x51mm NATOUses: 7.62x51mm NATO, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: 7.62x51mm NATO, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: L42A1Uses: L42A1, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: L42A1, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: WelrodUses: Welrod, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Welrod, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Seacat (missile)Uses: Seacat (missile), Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Seacat (missile), Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Sea DartUses: Sea Dart, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Sea Dart, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Sea SkuaUses: Sea Skua, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Sea Skua, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: Ballester-MolinaUses: Ballester-Molina, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: Ballester-Molina, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: 5-inch/25-caliber gunUses: 5-inch/25-caliber gun, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: 5-inch/25-caliber gun, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: QF 4.5-inch Mk I - V naval gunUses: QF 4.5-inch Mk I - V naval gun, Infobox, wars fieldQuote, Uses: QF 4.5-inch Mk I - V naval gun, Infobox, wars fieldInfobox wars field lists: Falklands WarView the SourceWikipedia: M16 Rifletier 2WikipediaUses: M16 Rifle, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: M16 Rifle, Wikipedia article textThe M16 was also adopted by the British SAS, who used it during the Falklands War.View the SourceWikipedia: FN FALtier 4WikipediaUses: FN FAL, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: FN FAL, Wikipedia article textDuring the Falklands War, the FN FAL was used by both sides.View the SourceWikipedia: UH-1 Iroquoistier 4WikipediaUses: UH-1 Iroquois, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: UH-1 Iroquois, Wikipedia article textVarious other conflicts have seen combat deployments of the Iroquois, such as the Rhodesian Bush War, Falklands War, War in Afghanistan, and the 2007 Lebanon conflict.View the SourceWikipedia: Bren light machine guntier 4WikipediaUses: Bren Gun, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: Bren Gun, Wikipedia article textWhile best known for its role as the British and British Empire forces' primary infantry LMG in World War II, it was also used in the Korean War and saw service throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including the 1982 Falklands War.View the SourceWikipedia: L1A1 Self-Loading RifleUses: L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, Wikipedia article textL1A1s have been used by the British Armed Forces in Malaysia, Northern Ireland, and in the Falklands War (in opposition to FN FAL-armed Argentine forces), the First Gulf War (where it was still on issue to some second line British Army units and RAF personnel not yet issued with the L85A1), and byView the SourceWikipedia: SS.11Uses: SS.11, Wikipedia article textQuote, Uses: SS.11, Wikipedia article textDuring the Falklands War, both the British Army and the British Royal Marines used Westland Scout helicopters armed with the SS.11.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. 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