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Map showing the operational theater and distances between military bases during the Falklands War. The roughly 500 km from the Argentine mainland and 6,300 km from Britain's Ascension Island illustrate the enormous logistical challenge faced by the British Task Force.

Map of land operations during the Falklands War, May–June 1982. Shows the British Marine and Parachute Regiment advance routes from the San Carlos landings to the capture of Port Stanley, with key battle sites marked.

British naval personnel at 'Action Stations' during the Falklands War, 1982. A documentary photograph taken by Ken Griffiths, a Royal Marine who served during the conflict.

Argentine prisoners of war in Port Stanley following the Argentine surrender, June 1982. A historic scene marking the end of the 74-day conflict. Photographed by Ken Griffiths, a Royal Marine who served during the conflict.

British soldiers clearing up in Port Stanley after the end of fighting in June 1982. Documents the post-war occupation and restoration of order. Photo by Ken Griffiths (CC BY-SA 4.0).