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British commence preparations for establishment of task force for use in South Atlantic.
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26985 |
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Operation Rosario. Argentine troops invade Falklands.
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26986 |
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Having inflicted casualties on attackers, British forces are surrendered by Governor Rex Hunt.
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26987 |
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British cabinet agrees to order despatch of task force.
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26988 |
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In Plymouth first 'Orders' group of commanders takes place.
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26989 |
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Argentine Marines land at Grytviken, South Georgia, capturing Royal Marine defenders after brief firefight.
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26990 |
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UN Security Council adopts Resolution 502 (vote 10-1, four abstentions), which demands immediate cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of all Argentine forces from the Falklands, and which calls for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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26991 |
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Margaret Thatcher announces despatch of task force to recapture the islands.
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26992 |
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Lord Carrington resigns and is replaced as Foreign Secretary by Francis Pym.
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26993 |
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Requisitioning of merchant vessels commences.
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