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Originally Posted by helbent4
Paul,
I tend to see this as well. The Argentinians had a good relationship with the people of the Malvinas (which is probably the correct way to refer to the Falklands with respect to the Argentinians) in the 70's up until the war. There were talks between Britain and Argentina to hand over the islands to Argentina, or at least devolve sovereignty in some sense.
That said, is there some strategic reason for the UK to hang onto the Malvinas/Falklands?
Tony
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Every so often there are rumors of oil finds nearby - these haven't yet come to anything yet.
The most likely reasons to invade/reinforce are actually political and based upon how you will be viewed (and voted against) not practicalities. After all realistically why re-invade in 1982? Having said that if Europe has gone up then I can't see the resources being spared. Pre-war the prospect of British troops being attacked tends to REALLY upset the public (who vote...).
I like the idea of food for the islands. This might make it into the background as an offer that falls through when the war with Brazil starts.
As an aside if you do go for the FALs then I would have a red band carved in the stock and around the magazines (FAL magazines can be used in an SLR (L1A1) but it falls out when cocked!).