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The Falklands War took the lives of 907 people, including British and Argentine soldiers as well as Falklands civilians. In this landmark documentary broadcast five years after the war ended we see just how the war started and the impact it had on so many lives, both in Britain, Argentina and the Falklands Islands themselves. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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The Falklands War Legacy: How Did It Start? | The Untold Story
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104 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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