Introduction

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PDF Version v.6: Falklands History

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What follows is a chronology of the Falkland Islands and the politics surrounding the history of those Islands and their old Dependencies. It is a mistake to view sections of history, events and places, in isolation, and that certainly goes for the history of this small archipelago.

The Falkland Islands have been at the centre of European politics since the 15th Century, either because of their strategic position or because of their association with being British. Spain and Britain came close to war over them in 1770. Britain and Argentina did go to war over them in 1982. The Diplomatic War started in 1766 and had continued, albeit with a few gaps, ever since.

95% of this I found on the Internet. The material is there if you care to dig. My results therefore can be checked. The pdf version is better referenced as I have the option of foot notes and end notes, but please use whichever suits you.

I hope you enjoy it.

Best wishes.

Lord Ton