The Falklands War in 1982 was the last major conflict to involve land, sea, and air battles. To help counter Argentina, the British turned to their most well-known special-operations unit: the SAS ...

The Falklands War in 1982 was the last major conflict to involve land, sea, and air battles. To help counter Argentina, the British turned to their most well-known special-operations unit: the SAS.

British commandos on HMS Hermes prepare to board Sea King helicopters for deployment to the Falkland Islands, April 19, 1982. Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images ...

Almost 40 years ago, Argentina and Great Britain's long dispute over the Falkland Islands escalated. The Argentines invaded the South Atlantic islands and the British counterattacked. At the core of ...

The Falklands War in 1982 was the last major conflict to involve land, sea, and air battles. To help counter Argentina, the British turned to their most well-known special-operations unit: the SAS.