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Title
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- 1982 (Creation)
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10 files, 5 volumes
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Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. A British Task Force was despatched on 3 April, the first troops landing at San Carlos Bay on 21 May. Argentine forces surrendered on 14 June following fierce land, sea and air battles.
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GB 0101 ICS 18 1982 Collection (Fonds) 10 files, 5 volumes Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982. A British Task Force was despatched on 3 April, the first troops landing at San Carlos Bay on 21 May. Argentine forces surrendered on 14 June following fierce land, sea and air battles.
Source of acquisition by ICS unknown.
Material relating to the Falklands Islands conflict 1982, including official statements, press releases, presscuttings, and printed books.
Mainly chronological
Open although advance notice should be given. Access to individual items may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act.
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the ICS Library staff. Copies are supplied solely for research or private study. Requests to publish, or quote from, original material should be made to the Information Resources Manager. Much of the material is Crown Copyright.
English
Catalogued to file level (see link to repository catalogue).
Compiled by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description. ISAD(G), 2nd edition, 2000. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Created 21/08/2001 AIM25 Argentina Europe Falkland Islands Falklands War (1982) Foreign and Commonwealth Office International conflicts South America UK War Western Europe Wars (events) London England
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Source of acquisition by ICS unknown.
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Material relating to the Falklands Islands conflict 1982, including official statements, press releases, presscuttings, and printed books.
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Accruals
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Mainly chronological
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Open although advance notice should be given. Access to individual items may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act.
Conditions governing reproduction
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the ICS Library staff. Copies are supplied solely for research or private study. Requests to publish, or quote from, original material should be made to the Information Resources Manager. Much of the material is Crown Copyright.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Catalogued to file level (see link to repository catalogue).
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description. ISAD(G), 2nd edition, 2000. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English