The dispute over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands led to a brief but intense conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Argentina claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, which it calls the Islas Malvinas, and in April 1982, Argentine forces invaded the islands. In response, the United Kingdom dispatched a task force to reclaim the territory. The ensuing conflict lasted for 74 days and resulted in the British military retaking control of the islands. The war had significant political, economic, and social ramifications for both countries involved and remains a contentious issue in their relations.