What happened to Argentine prisoners after the Falklands war?
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What happened to Argentine prisoners after the Falklands war?
The Argentine commander on the Falkland Islands and the remaining 592 Argentine war prisoners were returned by Britain today and released at a small port in southern Argentina under tight security.
Did France supply Argentina in the Falklands War?
When the war began, France embargoed weapons sales and support for Argentina. They also allowed the British to use French ports in West Africa and provided them with information on the weapons and planes that they had sold to Argentina. French President Francois Mitterrand made the decision to aid the British.
Who got to Port Stanley first?
Max Hastings
Max Hastings, of course. The London Evening Standard’s headline over its war reporter’s dispatch proclaimed him as “The first man into Stanley”. Hastings was at the front line with 2 para as they prepared to march into the town. The troops were ordered to halt but Hastings simply walked down the road into Stanley.
Who made Exocet missiles?
| Exocet | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1967 |
| Manufacturer | 1979–1999: Aérospatiale 1999–2001: Aérospatiale-Matra 2001–present: MBDA France |
| Produced | 1974 |
| Specifications |
Did France sell Argentina’s Exocet missiles before the Falklands War?
Before the war, France sold Argentina’s military junta five Exocet missiles. At the time, few suspected that the regime’s longstanding claim on the Falklands would lead to war, and the sale went largely unnoticed.
What was the real story behind the Falklands War?
But formerly secret papers and other evidence seen by the BBC show that was not the full story. Before the war, France sold Argentina’s military junta five Exocet missiles. At the time, few suspected that the regime’s longstanding claim on the Falklands would lead to war, and the sale went largely unnoticed.
What does the future hold for the Falkland Islands?
The future of the Falkland Islanders’ link to the UK has been more certain as a result of the war, and the Islands’ government remains committed to self-determination and British sovereignty.
How did France help both sides in the Falklands War?
How France helped both sides in the Falklands War. At the start of the conflict, France’s left-leaning president, Francois Mitterrand, had come to Britain’s aid by declaring an embargo on French arms sales and assistance to Argentina. He also allowed the Falklands-bound British fleet to use French port facilities in West Africa,…