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Question
#20757. George Patton
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Has the UK been in any serious wars since WWII?
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sundayboy
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Yes in 1982. Falklands War.
Jul 19 02, 1:29 AM
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Senior Moments
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I cannot think of any that were not serious. During the Falklands War, the British captured about 10,000 Argentine prisoners, all of whom were released afterwards. Argentina sustained 655 men killed, while Britain lost 236. Argentina's ignominious defeat severely discredited the military government and led to the restoration of civilian rule in Argentina in 1983. - http://www.yendor.com/vanished/falklands-war.html
Jul 19 02, 8:53 AM
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Gnomon
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The UK were also involved in the Gulf War, supporting Kuwait against Iraq.
Jul 19 02, 9:06 AM
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Barrow boy
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Britain contributed to the Korean War, which was a serious war, but only with a very small force. Britain did not contribute to the Vietnam War.
Jul 19 02, 10:53 AM
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