Lesson of the Falklands
With Argentina's posturing over the Falklands once again coming to prominence, it is worth remembering that had the islands been adequately protected in 1982 and Britain's commitment been beyond doubt, an Argentine invasion would have been very unlikely.
Peacetime defence strategy is first and foremost about deterrence; war represents its failure.
Peacetime defence strategy is first and foremost about deterrence; war represents its failure.
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