The Falklands weren't colonised by the British in the way you probably mean. They were settled by them - the people of the Falklands are the descendents of Brit

The Falklands weren't colonised by the British in the way you probably mean. They were settled by them - the people of the Falklands are the descendents of British settlers. Why wouldn't you call a military action to stop Argentina invading them "defence"?