Thread: 1982 Falklands (Malvinas) War: a view from across the pond
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Old 03-21-2012, 04:25 PM
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In the 80s it was about having a strategic position (like Gibraltar)
The Brits were thinking ahead to the days of no aircraft carriers.
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