南米アルゼンチンのフェルナンデス大統領は8月6日、国連安全保障理事会で演説し、イギリスと対立するフォークランド(アルゼンチン名・マルビナス)諸島の領有権問題について国連が仲介すべきだと訴えた。時事通信が伝えた。
【イギリス領土問題関連の記事】
フェルナンデス大統領は、国連は1964年、両国に領有権問題の協議を促したが、イギリスは拒否したと主張。二国間の協議はこう着しているとして、「国連は二国間の交渉を仲介し、(この問題を)議論すべきだ」と述べた。
フェルナンデス大統領は3月18日にも、アルゼンチン出身のローマ教皇フランシスコと会談し、フォークランド諸島の問題で両国の仲介をするよう要請している。この際、大統領は「南大西洋における英国の軍事化が引き起こしかねない問題を回避するため」、教皇に支援を期待すると述べた。
バチカンの広報担当は、フェルナンデス大統領の発言にコメントしなかったが、教皇を政治紛争に巻き込もうとする動きについてバチカン側が快く受け止めていない可能性もある。中道左派系のフェルナンデス大統領は、直近までブエノスアイレス大司教として同性婚反対など保守的な立場を貫いていた教皇と関係が良くなかった。
南米アルゼンチン沖の南大西洋上にある英国領の約200の島(アルゼンチン名:マルビナス諸島)。スペインから独立したアルゼンチンが1820年にスペイン領だった同諸島の領有権を主張したが、33年からイギリスが実効支配を続けており、住民の多くはイギリス系である。
アルゼンチンの軍事独裁政権が1982年4月2日、フォークランド(マルビナス)諸島の領有権を主張し、軍を派遣、侵攻した。経済危機で募る国民の不満をそらす目的だった。サッチャー英首相(当時)は奪還のためイギリス軍を派遣。アルゼンチン降伏までの74日間で両軍合わせて900人以上が戦死した。敗戦が引き金となり、アルゼンチンでは軍政が崩壊した。
近海に油田があるとされ、領土問題の一因となっており、2013年現在もアルゼンチンが領有権を主張している。
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The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(01 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 09: A Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot \'Red Fire\' is prepared to recover a mine on February 9, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. There are 117 remaining mine fields in the Falkland Islands placed by Argentine forces during the 1982 conflict. The mines can move up to a metre in the soft peat often coming to the surface. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(02 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 09: A Spanish made anti-vehicle mine is clearly visible in a mine field on February 9, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. There are 117 remaining mine fields in the Falkland Islands placed by Argentine forces during the 1982 conflict. The mines can move up to a metre in the soft peat often coming to the surface. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(03 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 09: Warrant Officer 2 David Powell from the Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit carries a box containing a Spanish made anti-vehicle mine during operations in a mine field on February 9, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. There are 117 remaining mine fields in the Falkland Islands placed by Argentine forces during the 1982 conflict. The mines can move up to a metre in the soft peat often coming to the surface. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(04 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 09: Magellanic penguins stand in Hadassa Bay in sight of a cruise ship on February 9, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(05 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 09: The Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit detonates a Spanish made anti-vehicle mine in a safe area of the sand dunes near Stanley on February 9, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. There are 117 remaining mine fields in the Falkland Islands placed by Argentine forces during the 1982 conflict. The mines can move up to a metre in the soft peat often coming to the surface. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(06 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Falklands Islands Defence Force soldiers prepare to go on a training exercise on Sapper Hill on February 1, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The volunteer part time force has about 100 members and trains with the British Army. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(07 of64)
NORTH ARM, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Stephen Dickson\'s partner Emma Reid walks with their children Adam (C) and Logan to school at North Arm on February 7, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. Stephen was eight years old when the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands. He now lives with his family in the settlement of North Arm 100 miles south of the capital Stanley. This tiny farming community of 19 adults and six children is served by a school house and a shop that opens for three hours a week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(08 of64)
NORTH ARM, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Teacher Ray Felstead teaches Logan and Adam Dickson (L) as older pupils work on their own at the North Arm school room on February 7, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. The school has only 6 pupils aged from three to eight years old . Logan\'s father Stephen Dickson was eight years old when the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands. He now lives with his family in the settlement of North Arm 100 miles south of the capital Stanley. This tiny farming community of 19 adults and six children is served by a school house and a shop that opens for three hours a week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(09 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: A Falklands Islands Defence Force soldier takes part in a training exercise on Sapper Hill on February 1, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The volunteer part time force has about 100 members and trains with the British Army. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(10 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Falklands Islands Defence Force soldiers take part in a training exercise on Sapper Hill on February 1, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The volunteer part time force has about 100 members and trains with the British Army. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(11 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Falklands Islands Defence Force soldiers prepare to go on a training exercise on Sapper Hill on February 1, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The volunteer part time force has about 100 members and trains with the British Army. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(12 of64)
NORTH ARM, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: This composite image shows Falkland Islander Stephen Dickson at age eight (R) in May 1982 at Port San Carlos, Falkland Islands, and 25 years on at North Arm on February 8, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. Stephen was eight years old when the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands. He now lives with his family in the settlement of North Arm 100 miles south of the capital Stanley. This tiny farming community of 19 adults and six children is served by a school house and a shop that opens for three hours a week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(13 of64)
NORTH ARM, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 08: Stephen Dickson walks though a paddock of sheep at North Arm on February 7, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. Stephen was eight years old when the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands. He now lives with his family in the settlement of North Arm 100 miles south of the capital Stanley. This tiny farming community of 19 adults and six children is served by a school house and a shop that opens for three hours a week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(14 of64)
DARWIN, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: Crucifix shaped grave stones stand in the Argentine cemetary on February 7, 2007 at Darwin, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(15 of64)
DARWIN, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: Crosses are reflected in marble headstones containing the names of the dead at the Argentine military cemetary on February 7, 2007 at Darwin, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(16 of64)
MOUNT PLEASANT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: Two Royal Air Force F3 Tornado fighter jets taxi to the runway for take off on February 7, 2007 at Mount Pleasant military base, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(17 of64)
MOUNT PLEASANT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: An airman passes through an undergound tunnel on February 7, 2007 at the Mount Pleasant military complex, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(18 of64)
NORTH ARM, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: Stephen Dickson rounds up sheep using his dog and a quad bike on February 7, 2007 at North Arm, Falkland Islands. Stephen was eight years old when the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands. He now lives with his family in the settlement of North Arm 100 miles south of the capital Stanley. This tiny farming community of 19 adults and six children is served by a school house and a shop that opens for three hours a week. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(19 of64)
GOOSE GREEN, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: The social club stands on February 7, 2007 at Goose Green, Falkland Islands. The entire community of Goose Green was held hostage by Argentine forces in this building during the war of 1982. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(20 of64)
GOOSE GREEN, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 07: The remote settlement of Goose Green on February 7, 2007 in the Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(21 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: A Landrover vehicle passes a road sign warning drivers to slow down for a minefield on February 6, 2007 near Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(22 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: A sign welcomes visitors on February 6, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(23 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: Visitors walk around the memorial to the 1982 war with Argentina on February 6, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(24 of64)
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The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(25 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: Copies of the local newspaper Penguin News are displayed for sale on February 6, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(26 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: In this photo illustration, Falkland Island stamps are displayed on February 6, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(27 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 06: Visitors walk near the wreck of The Lady Elizabeth on February 6, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(28 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: A King penguin colony nests on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(29 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: A King Penguin stetches it\'s wings on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(30 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: Tourists visit a King Penguin colony on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. Tourism is a growing part of the economy in the Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(31 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: Tourists photograph two penguins from a King penguin colony February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. Tourism is a growing part of the economy in the Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(32 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: A King penguin colony nests on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(33 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: King Penguins walk to the sea on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(34 of64)
VOLUNTEER POINT, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 05: Tourists look at a King penguin colony on February 5, 2007 at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands. Tourism is a growing part of the economy in the Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Local Economy Flourishes Through Fishing Industry(35 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 04: Fishermen point to the shore as they arrive in harbour on the trawler Ferralemes on February 4, 2007 in Stanley, Falkand Islands. The fishing industry is the largest contributor to the economy of the Falkand Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(36 of64)
SAUNDERS ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: A young Magellanic penguin is fed by it\'s parent on February 3, 2007 on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(37 of64)
SAUNDERS ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: Magellanic penguins head for the sea on February 3, 2007 on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(38 of64)
SAUNDERS ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: A tourist approaches a colony of penguins on February 3, 2007 on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands. Tourism is a growing part of of the island\'s economy. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(39 of64)
SAUNDERS ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: Two king penguins stand together on February 3, 2007 on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(40 of64)
SAUNDERS ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: Lines of Magellanic penguins head for the sea on February 3, 2007 on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(41 of64)
SAN CARLOS, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 03: A memorial and cemetery for British soldiers killed in the 1982 war with Argentina lies near San Carlos settlement on February 3, 2007 in San Carlos, Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Life In Port Stanley 25 Years After Falklands War(42 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 02: Christ Church Cathedral and the Whalebone Arch dominate the sea front on February 2, 2007 near Stanley, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Life In Port Stanley 25 Years After Falklands War(43 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 02: A telegraph pole displays signs to world destinations on February 2, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Life In Port Stanley 25 Years After Falklands War(44 of64)
STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 02: The Battle of the Falklands Memorial dominates the sea front on February 2, 2007 in Stanley, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(45 of64)
BLUFF COVE, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 02: Gentoo penguins stand together on rocks on February 2, 2007 at Bluff Cove in the Falkland Islands. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(46 of64)
FITZROY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 1: Former Welsh Guardsman John Eirwen Jones stands at a memorial to fallen comrades February 1, 2007 in Fitzroy, Falkland Islands. Jones lost both his legs in the Falklands war. Many Welsh Guards were killed after their ship, the Sir Galahad, was bombed by attacking Argentine forces in 1982. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(47 of64)
FITZROY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 1: Former Welsh Guardsman John Eirwen Jones stands at a memorial to fallen comrades February 1, 2007 in Fitzroy, Falkland Islands. Jones lost both his legs in the Falklands war. Many Welsh Guards were killed after their ship, the Sir Galahad, was bombed by attacking Argentine forces in 1982. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falkland Islands - 25 Years After The War(48 of64)
FITZROY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - FEBRUARY 1: A memorial to fallen British soldiers stands over a bay February 1, 2007 near Fitzroy, Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom will commemorate 25 years since the 1982 Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands with ceremonies throughout the year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(49 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Landing craft from HMS INTREPID approach the beach at San Carlos to land British troops, possibly Royal Marines of of 3 Commando Brigade, in the Falkland Islands, 21 May 1982. (Photo by Royal Marines Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(50 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Following the recapture of South Georgia, Royal Marines patrol past the damaged fin of the abandoned Argentine submarine SANTA FE while 5 Infantry Brigade transfer from the Cunard liner QUEEN ELIZABETH II to the P & O liner CANBERRA. Both vessels can be seen in the background, 28 May 1982. (Photo by Sgt. Ronald Hudson/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(51 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, The British Task Force under Argentine attack in San Carlos Water after landing troops to retake the Falklands. MV NORLAND is straddled by bombs as she prepares to head for open water after disembarking men of 2 Parachute Regiment. On the left is RFA STROMNESS and on the right is HMS INTREPID, 21 May 1982. (Photo by Pete Holdgate/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(52 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Three Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3s of No 1 Squadron RAF ranged (in the foreground) alongside seven Royal Navy British Aerospace Sea Harrier FR1s and a Sea King HAS.5 of 820 Naval Air Squadron on the flight deck of HMS HERMES, on the day that No 1 Squadron joined the ship in the South Atlantic. The first Harrier GR.3 is carrying a 1000lb laser-quided bomb (GBU-16 Paveway II) on its outer pylons. On the centre deck is Sea Harrier FRS.1 (XZ499) of 800 Naval Air Squadron, in which Lt Cdr Smith destroyed an Argentine Skyhawk. (Photo by Royal Navy Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(53 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, The Type 21 frigate HMS ANTELOPE at Ascension Island ten days before she was sunk by Argentine bombs in San Carlos Water, 12 May 1982. (Photo by Dr S J Townsend/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(54 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Naval Party 8901, the Royal Marine garrison of the Falkland Islands evicted by the Argentine invaders, with the Falkland Islands flag outside Government House, Port Stanley, after the Argentine surrender, June 1982. (Photo by Royal Navy Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(55 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Aerial view showing ships of the Task Force in line ahead shortly after the Argentine surrender. HMS ANDROMEDA leads HMS BRISTOL and HMS INVINCIBLE, June 1982. (Photo by Royal Navy Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Frank Walmsley, Falklands hero, 13 June 1982.(56 of64)
UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 03: �Big welcome home for 21-year-old Frank Walmsley of Oswaldtwistle, near Accrington, pictured with his parents, Frank and Brenda, relatives and neighbours, after his ordeal on the Argent in the Falklands. Walmsley�s Royal Navy ship, the �HMS Argent�, was sunk with the loss of 22 crew and around 60 injured. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(57 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, 7 Platoon, G Company, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards on Mount Tumbledown celebrate the news of the Argentine surrender at dawn on 14 June 1982. (Photo by Paul Haley/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(58 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, On the first day British Aerospace Sea Harriers operated from the Forward Operating Base at Port San Carlos, Sea Harrier FRS.1 (XZ499) of 800 Naval Air Squadron piloted by Lieutenant Commander Andy Auld DSO RN stands on ground alert at the temporary airstrip constructed by the Royal Engineers and named HMS SHEATHBILL by the Royal Navy. Lt Cdr Auld was Commanding Officer of 800 NAS and flew four sorties that day, 5 June 1982. (Photo by Alistair Campbell/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(59 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Lifeboats carrying crew and soldiers of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards reach shore at Fitzroy, having escaped from the blazing RFA SIR GALAHAD after the devastating Argentine air raid, 8 June 1982. (Photo by British Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Victory parade, Falklands War, City of London, 13 October 1982.(60 of64)
UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 03: �Thousands of spectators cheered out the words of Rule Britannia. It was an emotional parade for everyone. Even the Labour leader Michael Foot, standing to the left of [the Prime Minister} Mrs Thatcher on the portico of the Mansion House, tapped his hands in time with the music and whistled the different tunes. The march past of 1250 men began at Armoury House in Bunhill Fields and ended at the Guildhall. Taking the salute were Mrs Thatcher and the recently retired Admiral of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin_� Britain went to war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands in 1982. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982(61 of64)
The Falklands Conflict, April - June 1982, Aerial view of the aircraft carrier HMS HERMES about to berth alongside at Portsmouth Harbour on her return from the Falklands on 21 July 1982. HERMES is surrounded by small boats which sailed out to welcome her home. Crowds can also be seen on the quayside, 21 July 1982. (Photo by Royal Navy Official Photographer/ Crown Copyright. IWM via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Task Force Returns(62 of64)
A Royal Navy aircraft carrier, possibly HMS Hermes, is met by a flotilla of small vessels on its return to Portsmouth from the south Atlantic after the Falklands War, 30th July 1982. (Photo by John Downing/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
John Nott in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, 26 October 1982.(63 of64)
UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 03: Sir John Nott was Secretary of State for Defence during the Falklands War. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Captain Young's Medals On Auction(64 of64)
***EXCLUSIVE*** UNSPECIFIED - UNDATED: Captain Brian Young (right), former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Woodhouse, the commander of the fleet during the Falklands War, stand onboard a ship. MEDALS awarded to the Royal Navy officer who \'turned the tide\' on the Falklands War were expected to reach up to £50,000 at auction yesterday (Wednesday, December 5). Captain Brian Young DSO oversaw command of Operation Paraquet - a mission to recapture South Georgia from Argentine forces. The land, sea and air operation paved the way for British forces to retake the principality. Among his items being auctioned in Marlow, Bucks, are a Distinguished Service Order medal, Naval General Service medal, Campaign Service medal and a South Atlantic Falklands medal. PHOTOGRAPH BY Bosleys / Barcroft Media /Barcoft Media via Getty Images (credit:Getty Images)