The Beagle Conflict Volume 1

The Beagle conflict was a territorial dispute between Argentina and Chile over the determination of the layout of the eastern mouth of the Beagle Channel, which affected the sovereignty of the islands located south of the channel, and east of Cape Horn and its adjacent maritime spaces.

The first antecedents of the confl ict date back to 1888, seven years after the signing of the Treaty of Limits. In 1901, the first Argentine map appeared in which some of the islands in question were drawn as within Argentina’s control. Despite the small size of the islands, their strategic value between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans caused a long conflict between the two South American states that went on for  much of the 20th century, causing a number of ‘minor’ incidents, and almost culminating in a major war.

The conflict focused on the dispute over the sovereignty of the islands and the oceanic rights generated by them to Chile, but it was not limited exclusively to these islands.

Volume 1 of The Beagle Conflict mini-series covers the origins of the dispute and border clashes between the two countries from the time of the independence of Chile and Argentina from the Spanish Crown, until early 1978, and is illustrated with original photographs, custom-drawn artworks and maps.

"[There is] excellent tabular data for OOBs of aircraft, ships, and ground forces at various points in time allow for the start of a 'what-if' battle." Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"...I found it an interesting story, and one I really knew nothing about beforehand. There is a well detailed survey of the military capabilities of both sides, with tables setting out the different and varied resources available to them. I found it interesting to see the mix of equipment, including some things left over from the WW2 period, and other more recent bits and pieces. For the modeller, AFV and aircraft enthusiasts, there is plenty in here to grab your attention I think." Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene

“I highly recommend these for anyone with an interest in the region or with a broader interest in international conflict. Helion is doing an excellent job constantly improving this series. The bibliography and notes are excellent. The photographs and artwork advance the very readable narrative.” The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation