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Junta takes final decision to invade the Islands on 2 April
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26688 |
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Violent anti-government riots occur across Argentina
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26689 |
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British intelligence source warns that the Argentine fleet is at sea heading towards the Islands
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26690 |
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Chief of Navy Staff Admiral Sir Henry Leach advises a crisis meeting headed by Thatcher that Britain could and should send a task force if the islands are invaded
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26691 |
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Governor Rex Hunt is informed Britain believes Argentina is planning a submarine landing on the Islands as a means of increasing pressure over South Georgia
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26692 |
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Britain's US ambassador Sir Nicholas Henderson visits Haig in Washington and persuades him to take matters seriously
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26693 |
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Thatcher telegraphs American President Ronald Reagan asking him to warn the Argentines off
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26694 |
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Royal Marines commander Brigadier Julian Thompson is alerted to the crisis
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26695 |
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British submarine Splendid sails from Faslane
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26696 |
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UN Security Council meets at Britain's request and calls for restraint and avoidance of force
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26697 |