Sorry if the post is too broad a question, I realise that both countries were vastly different 40 years apart however it just seems like if they wanted the falklands so bad, there was such a better opportunity during the war given how thinly spread the royal navy was and argentinas relationship with European powers at the time. Not necessarily expecting an answer here but if anyone could help me to understand this I would appreciate it. Thanks!
There's answers in the FAQ this-a-way! This answer in particular by /u/k1990 talks about the political climate that ignited the spark in 1982.