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Under conditions of total secrecy, a Royal Navy task force is sent to the South Atlantic with SSN HMS Dreadnought and two frigates to act as a deterrent to further Argentine moves.
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26893 |
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Discussion begin between UK and Argentine governments on 'economic co-operation' over the Falkland Islands.
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26894 |
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Margaret Thatcher becomes Prime Minister, replacing James Callaghan.
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26895 |
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UK Defence White Paper (the 'Nott Review') announces retirement of Antarctic patrol ship Endurance.
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26896 |
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Argentine junta takes final decision to invade Falkland Islands. Detailed military planning for Operacion/Operation 'Rosario' gets under way.
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26898 |
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Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse chairs conference at Ascension Island with Admiral Sandy Woodward and 3 Commando Brigade which sets out detailed plans for the retaking of the Islands by force
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26940 |
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The main task force sails south from Ascension Island.
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26941 |
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Haig presents Argentine junta with 5-point plan.
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26942 |
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Argentine service councils debate Haig's proposals.
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26943 |
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Argentine aircraft carrier Veinticinco de Mayo returns to port with engine trouble.
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26944 |