Malvinas War Memorial, einem großen Kriegerdenkmal auf einem Wasser-Park in Ushuaia, Argentinien, gewidmet, welche die 1982 Konflikt zwischen Argentinien und dem Vereinigten Königreich, über was in Großbritannien als den Falkland-Inseln und in Argentinien als Malvinas-Inseln bezeichnet werden.
7068 x 4717 px | 59,8 x 39,9 cm | 23,6 x 15,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
10. Dezember 2013
Ort:
Malvinas War Memorial, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Weitere Informationen:
The Malvinas War Memorial in Ushuaia, Argentina, is a poignant symbol of the Falklands War, locally known as the Malvinas War, which took place in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The memorial pays tribute to the Argentine soldiers who fought during this conflict, serving as a solemn reminder of the country's military history. The Falklands War was a ten-week undeclared war over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependency, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. The conflict began when Argentina asserted its claim to the territories, which it refers to as the Malvinas Islands. The war ended with the British retaining control over the islands. Located in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world often referred to as "the end of the world, " the memorial is a significant landmark that speaks to Argentina's enduring claim over the Malvinas Islands. The city's location at the edge of the South Atlantic makes it an apt location for this memorial, as it's geographically closer to the disputed islands than any other Argentine city. The Malvinas War Memorial is an important historic site that underscores the enduring tensions over the Falkland Islands' sovereignty. The monument comprises multiple plaques and inscriptions dedicated to the soldiers who participated in the conflict, humanizing the war's history and inviting reflection on its impact.
