Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the victory over the occupying Argentinian force on the Falkland Islands.
The force sent 8,000 miles from Britain suffered 255 dead, and the native Falkland Island population a further 3.
The war succeeded, in addition to the reclaiming of the British territory, to provide the final nail in the coffin of the Argentinian military junta.
It is a tragedy that subsequent administrations have ensured that we would not be able to repeat this course of action, when required to defend British subjects in the future.
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You Brits wouldnt be able to pull this off today?
Carl,
I think you know the answer to that one. No ships to get the few remaining soldiers and marines there, no aircraft to provide air cover, and nothing to fire at the opposition.
Best wishes,
Mark
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