Operation Mikado was abandoned during this war when it was declared to be a suicide mission, and this war ended after the Battle of Government House.
Casualties in this war include three whales who were torpedoed when mistaken for submarines. Operation Mikado was abandoned during this war when it was declared to be a suicide mission, and this war ended after the Battle of Government House. Pink Floyd's The Final Cut protested this war and includes the line, "Galtieri took the Union Jack," referring to one side's president. Herbert Jones led forces at the Battle of Goose Green in this war but died before its conclusion. More than half of the casualties of this war's losing side died aboard the General Belgrano. For 10 points, name this war between the United Kingdom and Argentina over a namesake chain of islands.
Casualties in this war include three whales who were torpedoed when mistaken for submarines.
Falklands War [or Falkland Islands War]