Leopoldo Galtieri Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Sinking of ARA General Belgrano - Rescue Operation

Argentine and Chilean vessels rescued 772 survivors from General Belgrano between 3 and 5 May amid cold, worsening South Atlantic weather.

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Sinking of ARA General Belgrano

Galtieri rejects Peruvian peace plan, citing General Belgrano. After the loss of the Belgrano, the entire Argentine fleet returns to port and do not leave again for the duration of hostilities

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Diplomatic Plan

The Junta rejects the Peruvian peace plan for a 2nd time. Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Argentina declares the entire South Atlantic a war zone

Argentina declares the entire South Atlantic a war zone

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Diplomatic Plan

The Junta concedes that "sovereignty not a precondition". Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands isn't a precondition to the United Nations peace plan

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Diplomatic Plan

Argentine junta concedes that sovereignty of the Islands isnt a precondition to the United Nations peace plan

Role range: 1981-1982

Diplomatic Proposal

The Junta rejects the British proposals. Argentine junta rejects British peace proposals

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Organisation of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the

Organisation of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago abstain

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Organisation of American States

Organisation of American States condemns Britain's military action and calls on the US to stop helping Britain - only the US, Chile, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago abstain

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Battle of Port Stanley

The Battle of Port Stanley ends with the surrender of Argentine forces. General Mario Menendez surrenders to Major General Jeremy Moore at 9pm FI time. By daylight Argentine troops are fleeing in disarray, by mid-morning white flags are flying in Stanley, and by noon the British have marched to the outskirts of Stanley

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Result of Surrender of Argentine Forces in the Falklands

Argentine forces on the Falkland Islands cease resistance, ending the land campaign around Port Stanley.

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Surrender of Argentine Forces in the Falklands

The Battle of Port Stanley ends with the surrender of Argentine forces

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Resignation of Leopoldo Galtieri

Resigns as President & Army Commander in Chief after failing to retain the Falklands

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

Invasion of Falklands

Argentine war toll set at 645 dead and missing

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1981-1982

United Nations

The United Nations Security Council issues Resolution 502, calling on Argentina to withdraw forces from the Islands and for both parties to seek a diplomatic solution

Role range: 1981-1982

Withdrawal Negotiations at Falkland Islands

The United Nations Security Council issues Resolution 502, calling on Argentina to withdraw forces from the Islands and for both parties to seek a diplomatic solution

Role range: 1981-1982

Arrest of Leopoldo Galtieri

Sentenced to sixty days imprisonment

Politics

Galtieri & his Junta are tried for abuse of human rights

Trial

ourt-martialed for his conduct of the war then sentenced to 12 years in prison. Galtieri & his Junta are tried for abuse of human rights

Death of Leopoldo Galtieri

Death of Leopoldo Galtieri