Will Argentina try to take the falklands again?

[fillyboy]

No, they supplied weapons before the war started, but blocked all supplies after the invasion, in support of the British government.

They had a technical team of 9 out there during the war showing the Argies how to fire the exocets at British ships.

French technicians reportedly helped Argentina during Falklands war - UPI Archives

French technicians helped Argentina fit Exocet missiles -- which sank two British ships in the Falkland Islands war - despite assurances from France that it...

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Ex-British defence secretary blasts French on Falklands

Britain’s defence chief during the Falklands War accused the French of being “duplicitous” after a BBC probe revealed that Paris knew a French technical team was in Argentina during the conflict. The team, which mainly worked for a company 51 per cent...

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Former defence secretary John Nott wrote in his memoirs that France was Britain’s “greatest ally” during the conflict, but slammed the nation after being presented with new evidence.

“We asked former French President François Mitterrand not to give assistance to the Argentinians,” Mr Nott told the BBC investigation, which was broadcast on Radio 4.

“If you’re asking me: ‘Are the French duplicitous people?’ the answer is: ‘Of course they are, and they always have been’,” he added.

Scoundrels.

 

[crystal ball]

Another country supplied two guided missile destroyers just prior to the invasion, can anyone remember who it was?

 

[Mottie]

Another country supplied two guided missile destroyers just prior to the invasion, can anyone remember who it was?

We did. I remember once seeing the current (at the time) defence minister on TV being asked "Who would you describe as an unfriendly country" as we were selling arms to them. The answer he gave was "Anyone we are not currently at war with".

 

[crystal ball]

We did. I remember once seeing the current (at the time) defence minister on TV being asked "Who would you describe as an unfriendly country" as we were selling arms to them. The answer he gave was "Anyone we are not currently at war with".

So did that apply to France and Israel?

 

[Highway Man]

We also had a british arms dealers supplying the Argeys with arms and ammunition during the war too which were bogus dealers setup to extract money away from argentina and divert it from those that could supply them.

 

[MNW67]

We also had a british arms dealers supplying the Argeys with arms and ammunition during the war too which were bogus dealers setup to extract money away from argentina and divert it from those that could supply them.

OMG

 

[Highway Man]

OMG

Exactly.

 

[Mottie]

So did that apply to France and Israel?

You’ll have to go back in time to ask him.

 

[Highway Man]

OMG

It is true, it was all set up by Mi6 and the MOD to drain them of cash by offering them exocet missiles etc.

 

[Elsa TLC]

So did that apply to France and Israel?

The French supplied Mirrage jets I believe.

Lots of Argentinians in Israel so would not surprise me.

 

[Deluks]

The French supplied Mirrage jets I believe.

Lots of Argentinians in Israel so would not surprise me.

Again, before the war started.

Some of the Argie bombs were actually manufactured by us!

The French were more of a help than a hinderence.

"Key Actions Supporting Britain.
- Imposed an embargo on French military sales and assistance to Argentina.
- Provided London with technical data on warplanes and weaponry sold to Buenos Aires.
- Permitted the Royal Navy to use French port infrastructure in West Africa.
- Cooperated internationally to block Argentina from purchasing more Exocet missiles."

The Israelis were sneakily supplying aircraft and munitions through the back door, and were happy to, because of their hatred for Britain and our way of life.

 

[crystal ball]

The French supplied Mirrage jets I believe.

Lots of Argentinians in Israel so would not surprise me.

Lots in Australia too, did they supply arms?

 

[fillyboy]

and were happy to, because of their hatred for Britain and our way of life.

Menechem Begin had a personal hatred of Britain because of some historical events.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Lots in Australia too, did they supply arms?

I will say I never noticed Argentinians in Australia

 

[Elsa TLC]

Again, before the war started.

Some of the Argie bombs were actually manufactured by us!

The French were more of a help than a hinderence.

"Key Actions Supporting Britain.
- Imposed an embargo on French military sales and assistance to Argentina.
- Provided London with technical data on warplanes and weaponry sold to Buenos Aires.
- Permitted the Royal Navy to use French port infrastructure in West Africa.
- Cooperated internationally to block Argentina from purchasing more Exocet missiles."

The Israelis were sneakily supplying aircraft and munitions through the back door, and were happy to, because of their hatred for Britain and our way of life.

I dont doubt you