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Subject: UK prepares claim re Antartica territory
EssexBoy    10/17/2007 1:17:49 PM
Just wondering if this is a good idea vis a vis the Falklands: h**p://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7048237.stm The article states that most of the area under consideration is already claimed by both Argentina and Chile, but this still seems provocative. The Argentinians may look at their own depleted forces and decide that it would be better for them to go while we're still tied down in Iraq and Afghanistan, and before the T45s and CVFs come into service (and before the Falklands airspace is defended by Typhoons instead of Tornados). I think we'd be in serious trouble if they were able to spring a surprise and capture our airfield before re-inforcements arrived. Essex
 
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paul1970       10/29/2007 12:25:13 PM
could the UK clash with Argentina/Chile over antartic claims actually turn into a shooting match? if so then how does it go?
 
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