ally - Timeline

Falklands Governor Rex Hunt is informed that an Argentine task force is gathering. UN Security Council meets at UK request

EEC agrees sanctions against Argentina.

First British attacks. RAF bomb Port Stanley airfield bombed in an 8,000-mile round-trip from Ascension Island

May 2: Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by British.

5 Infantry Brigade arrive at San Carlos

Argentine General Menendez surrenders to British Major-General Jeremy Moore.

General Galtieri resigns as leader of ruling junta.