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Originally Posted by Kizzy
Anyone who thinks that what happened in 1982 in the Falklands was a matter of principal and nothing to do with natural resources is deluded.
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Originally Posted by Livia
Anyone who thinks this isn't a diversion tactic by the floundering Argentine government is also deluded. Much like the floundering Junta in 1982. I also think that, for the soldiers sho fought there, it was very much a matter of principle.
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I think it's a mixture of both points of view plus other factors, including Thatcher using the conflict to popularise herself .....
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