Signals of War : The Falklands Conflict of 1982

The 1982 Falklands War was not only one of the most extraordinary military confrontations of recent years but also a turning point in the politics of Britain and Argentina. This unusual book makes it possible for us to follow the development of the war from both sides, as two leading experts from the belligerents present an integrated, authoritative, and engrossing account of its origins and course. The work unravels the complex series of events leading to the occupation of the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982 by Argentine forces and then follows the conflict through to their surrender to the British on June 14. The authors weave together the development of the military confrontation with the attempts by Americans, Peruvians, and the United Nations to help find solutions. Originally published in 1991. The **Princeton Legacy Library** uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. The 1982 Falklands War was not only one of the most extraordinary military confrontations of recent years but also a turning point in the politics of Britain and Argentina. This unusual book makes it possible for us to follow the development of the war from both sides, as two leading experts from the belligerents present an integrated, authoritative, and engrossing account of its origins and course. The work unravels the complex series of events leading to the occupation of the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982 by Argentine forces and then follows the conflict through to their surrender to the British on June 14. The authors weave together the development of the military confrontation with the attempts by Americans, Peruvians, and the United Nations to help find solutions. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905 CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTE DRAMATIS PERSONALE MAPS INTRODUCTION PART ONE: CONTEXT Chapter One: Argentine Frustration Chapter Two: British Apprehension Chapter Three: Deadlock Again PART TWO: CRISIS Chapter Four: Davidotrs Visits Chapter Five: Crisis over South Georgia Chapter Six: The Decision to Invade Chapter Seven: Diplomatic Endgame PART THREE: CONFRONTATION Chapter Eight: Operation Rosario Chapter Nine: The Response Chapter Ten: Resolution 502 Chapter Eleven: Occupation Chapter Twelve: Allies, Friends and Mediators PART FOUR: COMPROMISES Chapter Thirteen: Haig's Shuttle: Round One Chapter Fourteen: Haig's Shuttle: Round Two Chapter Fifteen: Haig's Shuttle Concludes PART FIVE: COLLISION Chapter Sixteen: The Sinking of the Belgrano Chapter Seventeen: The Peruvian Initiative Chapter Eighteen: UN Mediation PART SIX: COMBAT Chapter Nineteen: Build-up to San Carlos Chapter Twenty: Final Diplomacy Chapter Twenty-One: The Bridgehead and Beyond Chapter Twenty-Two: The Battle for Stanley Chapter Twenty-Three: Surrender Conclusion Order of Battle Notes Bibliography Index