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The British Ministry of Defence advises against a military response and reminds Lord Carrington of withdrawal of HMS Endurance.
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27576 |
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Argentine invasion fleet sets sail.
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27577 |
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British PM and Foreign Minister agree to send SSN.
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27578 |
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British intelligence learns of Argentine intentions to invade.
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27579 |
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US President Reagan fails to persuade President Galtieri to abort the landings.
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27580 |
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Invasion goes ahead - governor Rex Hunt surrenders after brief defence by overwhelmed detachment of Royal Marines.
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27581 |
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PM Thatcher announces the despatch of the Task Force.
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27582 |
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UN approves Resolution 502.
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27583 |
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Task force sets sail from Portsmouth.
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27584 |
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Gen.Al Haig, the US Secretary of State, begins marathon mediation effort; Lord Carrington resigns.
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27585 |