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Falklands war - events of invasion

Title
Falklands war - events of invasion
Genre
News report; Interview; Press conference
TX Date
5 Apr 1982
Year of production
1982
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Duration
00:05:18
Description
Report on a press conference (with excerpts) called by Falklands Governor Sir Rex Hunt after the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, on the events and surrender after he was flown out and on resignation of Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington (Peter Carington). Speaking are: Rex Hunt; Marine Commander Major Mike Norman. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Rex Hunt; Mike Norman
Keywords
Great Britain; Military affairs; Peter Carington; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Sovereignty; Politicians; Wars (events); Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Lord Carrington; Marines; Port Stanley

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