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History of conflict - Falklands War Falklands War 1982 Part of the Naval History web site and based on the book Battles of the Falklands Islands War by Gordon Smith, these pages provide a study of the Falklands conflict. The site is divided into different subject headings for ease of navigation. These include; Argentine and British units taking part, early British task force movements and preliminary British operations. Fight for the Falklands Provided by BBC News Online and BBC Mundo the World Service's Spanish news site, this site provides background information on the Falklands War. Features include a step-by-step timeline guide, supported by audio-visual material; an article examining the first day of the war in 1982; and war stories of British and Argentinian fighters and survivors. There are also links to in depth articles on Argentina and profiles on historical figures such as Fernando de la Rua and Eduardo Duhalde. National Army Museum The National Army Museum collects objects and records relating to the history of the British Army from 1415 to the present. The site provides information on the museum including visitor information, lists of special events and gallery and collection information. The site also provides a history of the British Army with summaries of battles and campaigns in which they have been involved. This includes the English Civil War, the Crimean War, the Boer War, the First and Second World wars, Korea, the Falklands and the Gulf. The site also provides advice on researching Army history, listing other useful resources such as books, web sites, museums and archives. Naval-History.Net This site focuses on British naval history especially that during the first World War, second World War and the Falklands War. There is a timeline of battles, descriptions of the main campaigns, statistics on military losses, details of individual warships and weapons in use. There are also bibliographies for further reading. The site is maintained by military history enthusiast Gordon Smith. Open News Archive Clip Index Provided by BBC News under the terms of the Creative Archive Licence, this site contains free video and audio clips of iconic news stories and events over the last fifty years. The clips can be browsed by topic, location, year, or via an interactive map. Topics covered include conflicts and wars such as 9/11, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Falklands, Iraq, Kosovo, Middle East, and Northern Ireland; disasters; personalities and leaders; politics; science and technology; and sport. There are also details on the Creative Archive and how the clips may be used. Royal Navy : History Provided by the UK Royal Navy, this site provides information on naval battles, people and ships. The site provides brief information on historical periods involving the navy from 791 to 1509, 1509 to 1660, 1660 to 1815, 1815 to 1914, the First and Second World Wars and Post Second World War onwards. There are biographies of Naval leaders including Sir Francis Drake, Captain James Cook, Viscount Nelson and Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope. Profiles of warships from the Royal Navy's history and summaries of key battles including the Spanish Armada, the Battle of Trafalgar, World War battles and the Falklands. |
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