History: The Falklands War (Kennedy Hickman, Historian)

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  1. overview
    a general summary of a subject
    The Falklands War: An Overview
  2. photograph
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    a considerate and respectful manner
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    a visual representation produced on a surface
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  5. intelligence
    the ability to comprehend
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  6. degree
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
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  7. program
    a series of steps to be carried out
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  8. apply
    employ for a particular purpose
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  9. military
    the armed forces of a nation
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  10. service
    an act of help or assistance
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  11. search
    look or seek
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  12. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
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  13. archives
    collection of records especially about an institution
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  14. database
    an organized body of related information
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  15. blend
    mix together different elements
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  16. research
    a seeking for knowledge
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  17. instant
    a very short time
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  18. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
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  19. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
    Summary:
  20. invasion
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
    Fought in 1982, the Falklands War was the result of the Argentine invasion of the British-owned Falkland Islands.
  21. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
    Located in the South Atlantic, Argentina had long claimed these islands as part of its territory.
  22. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    Located in the South Atlantic, Argentina had long claimed these islands as part of its territory.
  23. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    Located in the South Atlantic, Argentina had long claimed these islands as part of its territory.
  24. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    On April 2, 1982, Argentine forces landed in the Falklands, capturing the islands two days later.
  25. response
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
    In response, the British dispatched a naval and amphibious task force to the area.
  26. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
    In response, the British dispatched a naval and amphibious task force to the area.
  27. task
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
    In response, the British dispatched a naval and amphibious task force to the area.
  28. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    In response, the British dispatched a naval and amphibious task force to the area.
  29. initial
    occurring at the beginning
    The initial phases of the conflict occurred mainly at sea between elements of the Royal Navy and the Argentine Air Force.
  30. phase
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    The initial phases of the conflict occurred mainly at sea between elements of the Royal Navy and the Argentine Air Force.
  31. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    The initial phases of the conflict occurred mainly at sea between elements of the Royal Navy and the Argentine Air Force.
  32. occur
    come to pass
    The initial phases of the conflict occurred mainly at sea between elements of the Royal Navy and the Argentine Air Force.
  33. elements
    violent or severe weather
    The initial phases of the conflict occurred mainly at sea between elements of the Royal Navy and the Argentine Air Force.
  34. compel
    force somebody to do something
    On May 21, British troops landed and by June 14 had compelled the Argentine occupiers to surrender.
  35. occupier
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
    On May 21, British troops landed and by June 14 had compelled the Argentine occupiers to surrender.
  36. surrender
    relinquish possession or control over
    On May 21, British troops landed and by June 14 had compelled the Argentine occupiers to surrender.
  37. liberation
    the act of freeing someone or something
    Fighting ended on June 14, following the British liberation of the islands' capital, Port Stanley, and the surrender of Argentine forces in the Falklands.
  38. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
    The British declared a formal end to military activity on June 20.
  39. prelude
    something that introduces what follows
    Prelude and Invasion:
  40. junta
    a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
    In early 1982, President Leopoldo Galtieri, the head of the Argentina's ruling military junta, authorized the invasion of the British Falkland Islands.
  41. author
    a person who writes professionally
    In early 1982, President Leopoldo Galtieri, the head of the Argentina's ruling military junta, authorized the invasion of the British Falkland Islands.
  42. design
    the act of working out the form of something
    The operation was designed to draw attention away from human rights and economic issues at home by bolstering national pride and giving teeth to the nation's long-held claim on the islands.
  43. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
    The operation was designed to draw attention away from human rights and economic issues at home by bolstering national pride and giving teeth to the nation's long-held claim on the islands.
  44. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    The operation was designed to draw attention away from human rights and economic issues at home by bolstering national pride and giving teeth to the nation's long-held claim on the islands.
  45. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    The operation was designed to draw attention away from human rights and economic issues at home by bolstering national pride and giving teeth to the nation's long-held claim on the islands.
  46. bolster
    support and strengthen
    The operation was designed to draw attention away from human rights and economic issues at home by bolstering national pride and giving teeth to the nation's long-held claim on the islands.
  47. incident
    a single distinct event
    After an incident between British and Argentine forces on nearby South Georgia Island, Argentine forces landed in the Falklands on April 2.
  48. garrison
    a fortified military post where troops are stationed
    The small garrison of Royal Marines resisted, however by April 4 the Argentines had captured the capital at Port Stanley.
  49. resist
    withstand the force of something
    The small garrison of Royal Marines resisted, however by April 4 the Argentines had captured the capital at Port Stanley.
  50. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  51. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  52. pressure
    the act of putting pressure on something
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  53. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  54. minister
    a person authorized to conduct religious worship
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  55. assembly
    a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose
    After organizing diplomatic pressure against Argentina, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the assembly of a naval task force to retake the islands.
  56. consist
    have its essential character
    Commanded by Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, the task force consisted of several groups, the largest of which was centered on the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible.
  57. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    Commanded by Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, the task force consisted of several groups, the largest of which was centered on the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible.
  58. carrier
    a person or firm transporting people or goods or messages
    Commanded by Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, the task force consisted of several groups, the largest of which was centered on the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible.
  59. invincible
    incapable of being overcome or subdued
    Commanded by Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, the task force consisted of several groups, the largest of which was centered on the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible.
  60. contain
    hold or have within
    Led by Rear Admiral "Sandy" Woodward, this group contained the Sea Harrier fighters that would provide air cover for the fleet.
  61. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Led by Rear Admiral "Sandy" Woodward, this group contained the Sea Harrier fighters that would provide air cover for the fleet.
  62. cargo
    goods carried by a large vehicle
    In mid-April, Fieldhouse began moving south, with a large fleet of tankers and cargo ships to supply the fleet while it operated more than 8,000 miles from home.
  63. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    In mid-April, Fieldhouse began moving south, with a large fleet of tankers and cargo ships to supply the fleet while it operated more than 8,000 miles from home.
  64. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    In mid-April, Fieldhouse began moving south, with a large fleet of tankers and cargo ships to supply the fleet while it operated more than 8,000 miles from home.
  65. submarine
    a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
    On April 25, British forces recaptured South Georgia Island after sinking the submarine ARA Santa Fe.
  66. ascension
    a movement upward
    Five days later, operations against the Falklands began with the "Black Buck" raids by RAF Vulcan bombers flying from Ascension Island.
  67. target
    a reference point to shoot at
    That same day Harriers attacked various targets, as well as shot down three Argentine aircraft.
  68. modern
    ahead of the times
    As the runway at Port Stanley was too short for modern fighters, the Argentine Air Force was forced to fly from the mainland, which placed them at a disadvantage throughout the conflict.
  69. throughout
    from first to last
    As the runway at Port Stanley was too short for modern fighters, the Argentine Air Force was forced to fly from the mainland, which placed them at a disadvantage throughout the conflict.
  70. cruise
    travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
    While cruising west of the Falklands on May 1, the submarine HMS Conqueror spotted the light cruiser ARA General Belgrano.
  71. remaining
    not used up
    This attack led to the Argentine fleet remaining in port for the rest of the war.
  72. revenge
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
    Two days later, they had their revenge when an Exocet anti-ship missile, launched from an Argentine Super Étendard fighter, struck HMS Sheffield setting it ablaze.
  73. launch
    propel with force
    Two days later, they had their revenge when an Exocet anti-ship missile, launched from an Argentine Super Étendard fighter, struck HMS Sheffield setting it ablaze.
  74. setting
    the physical position of something
    Two days later, they had their revenge when an Exocet anti-ship missile, launched from an Argentine Super Étendard fighter, struck HMS Sheffield setting it ablaze.
  75. attempt
    make an effort
    After attempts to stop the fire failed, the ship was abandoned.
  76. abandoned
    forsaken by owner or inhabitants
    After attempts to stop the fire failed, the ship was abandoned.
  77. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    On the night of May 21, British forces landed at San Carlos Water on the northwest coast of East Falkland.
  78. precede
    be earlier in time
    The landings had been preceded by a Special Air Service (SAS) raid on nearby Pebble Island's airfield.
  79. finish
    come or bring to an end
    When the landings had finished, approximately 4,000 men, commanded by Brigadier Julian Thompson, had been put ashore.
  80. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
    When the landings had finished, approximately 4,000 men, commanded by Brigadier Julian Thompson, had been put ashore.
  81. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
    HMS Ardent (May 22), HMS Antelope (May 24), and HMS Coventry (May 25) were sunk, as was MV Atlantic Conveyor (May 25) with a cargo of helicopters and supplies.
  82. bluff
    a high steep bank
    Goose Green, Mount Kent, & Bluff Cove/Fitzroy:
  83. planning
    an act of formulating a program for a course of action
    Thompson began pushing his men south, planning to secure the western side of the island before moving east to Port Stanley.
  84. secure
    free from danger or risk
    Thompson began pushing his men south, planning to secure the western side of the island before moving east to Port Stanley.
  85. ultimately
    as the end result of a succession or process
    H. Jones outfought over 1,000 Argentines around Darwin and Goose Green, ultimately forcing them to surrender.
  86. defeat
    an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
    A few days later, British commandos defeated Argentine commandos on Mt.
  87. additional
    further or extra
    In early June, an additional 5,000 British troops arrived and command shifted to Maj.
  88. arrive
    reach a destination
    In early June, an additional 5,000 British troops arrived and command shifted to Maj.
  89. shift
    move very slightly
    In early June, an additional 5,000 British troops arrived and command shifted to Maj.
  90. disembark
    exit from a ship, vehicle, or aircraft
    While some of these troops were disembarking at Bluff Cove and Fitzroy, their transports, RFA Sir Tristram and RFA Sir Galahad, were attacked killing 56.
  91. transport
    move something or somebody around
    While some of these troops were disembarking at Bluff Cove and Fitzroy, their transports, RFA Sir Tristram and RFA Sir Galahad, were attacked killing 56.
  92. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
    After consolidating his position, Moore began the assault on Port Stanley.
  93. assault
    attack someone physically or emotionally
    After consolidating his position, Moore began the assault on Port Stanley.
  94. simultaneous
    occurring or operating at the same time
    British troops launched simultaneous assaults on the high ground surrounding the town on the night of June 11.
  95. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    British troops launched simultaneous assaults on the high ground surrounding the town on the night of June 11.
  96. succeed
    attain success or reach a desired goal
    After heavy fighting, they succeeded in capturing their objectives.
  97. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
    After heavy fighting, they succeeded in capturing their objectives.
  98. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    The attacks continued two nights later, and British units took the town's last natural lines of defense at Wireless Ridge and Mount Tumbledown.
  99. ridge
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
    The attacks continued two nights later, and British units took the town's last natural lines of defense at Wireless Ridge and Mount Tumbledown.
  100. encircle
    surround or form a ring around
    Encircled on land and blockaded at sea, the Argentine commander, Gen. Mario Menéndez, realized his situation was hopeless and surrendered his 9,800 men on June 14, effectively ending the conflict.
  101. blockade
    a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
    Encircled on land and blockaded at sea, the Argentine commander, Gen. Mario Menéndez, realized his situation was hopeless and surrendered his 9,800 men on June 14, effectively ending the conflict.
  102. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    Encircled on land and blockaded at sea, the Argentine commander, Gen. Mario Menéndez, realized his situation was hopeless and surrendered his 9,800 men on June 14, effectively ending the conflict.
  103. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    Encircled on land and blockaded at sea, the Argentine commander, Gen. Mario Menéndez, realized his situation was hopeless and surrendered his 9,800 men on June 14, effectively ending the conflict.
  104. effectively
    in a manner producing an intended result
    Encircled on land and blockaded at sea, the Argentine commander, Gen. Mario Menéndez, realized his situation was hopeless and surrendered his 9,800 men on June 14, effectively ending the conflict.
  105. aftermath
    the consequences of an event, especially a catastrophic one
    Aftermath & Casualties:
  106. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
    Aftermath & Casualties:
  107. removal
    the act of taking out or causing to leave
    In Argentina, the defeat led to the removal of Pres.
  108. restoration
    returning something or someone to a satisfactory state
    His downfall spelled the end for the military junta that had been ruling the country and paved the way for the restoration of democracy.
  109. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
    His downfall spelled the end for the military junta that had been ruling the country and paved the way for the restoration of democracy.
  110. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  111. boost
    increase
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  112. confidence
    belief in yourself and your abilities
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  113. reaffirm
    assert once again
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  114. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  115. assure
    inform positively and with certainty and confidence
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  116. election
    a vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
    For Britain, the victory provided a much needed boost to its national confidence, reaffirmed its international position, and assured victory for the Thatcher Government in the 1983 elections.
  117. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
    The settlement that ended the conflict called for a return to status quo ante bellum.
  118. status quo
    the existing state of affairs
    The settlement that ended the conflict called for a return to status quo ante bellum.
  119. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
    During the war, Britain suffered 258 killed and 777 wounded.
  120. wound
    an injury to living tissue
    During the war, Britain suffered 258 killed and 777 wounded.
  121. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
    In addition, 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, and 2 auxiliary vessels were sunk.
  122. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
    In addition, 2 destroyers, 2 frigates, and 2 auxiliary vessels were sunk.
Created on Sun Jan 06 23:29:25 EST 2013 (updated Sun Jan 19 23:18:20 EST 2014)

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