Franks Report on Falklands war

Title

Franks Report on Falklands war

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Jan 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:53

Description

Interview with former Foreign Office minister Richard Luce on the Franks Report into the period leading up to the Falklands War. Defending his decision to resign at the time, despite Franks absolving the Foreign Office of blame for the unforeseen Argentine invasion. Also on lessons to be learned by the intelligence services. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Richard Luce

Keywords

Reports; Foreign offices; Falklands War (1982); Intelligence service; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Richard Luce; Franks Report

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