Question: The Falklands War, ‘Did war prove to be a successful means of achieving political objectives?’ Examine this statement from both UK and Argentinean perspectives.
Answer: War was inevitable but success was not . The 1982 invasion of the Falklands Islands by Argentina dealt global humiliation to a postcolonial Britain. At stake was national pride , international norms and a people’s right of self-determination. The Falklands War will be remembered as one of the strangest in history . A war fought at a time when conflict was avoided at all costs. Its termination would observe Britain securing decisive victory and deliver disgrace and isolation to Argentina....(short extract)
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- Subject: History
- Course: Military History
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 70%
- Words: 2424
- Date submitted: September 14, 2009
- Date written: Not available
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 2112
