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PM Thatcher urges preparation of contingency plans in case of increased Argentine hostility towards islands.
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27569 |
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UK Foreign Minister Lord Carrington rejects sending of SSN to patrol off the islands.
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27570 |
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Davidoff's party of scrap metal workers lands on South Georgia: Britain issues formal protest.
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27571 |
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Admiral Anaya orders advance in invasion plans.
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27572 |
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HMS Endurance ordered to remove scrap workers from South Georgia, but those orders are later rescinded.
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27573 |
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Situation on South Georgia escalates with the arrival of armed personnel in military uniform from Argentine ship Bahia Paraiso.
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27574 |
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The Junta decides on military action.
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27575 |
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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 |