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    INTRODUCTION Negotiation is one of the processes that are common for everyone in which people could use to settle any differences or dissatisfaction. Compromise or agreement is hoped to be achieved while argument and conflict are avoided because it is a process of people joining hand in hand together to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution of a give-and-take bargaining process. In fact, in any disagreement, the individuals involved would surely aim to achieve the best possible outcome whether

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    The Falklands conflict occurred in 1982 which resulted due to the Argentine invasion of the British-owned Falkland Islands. Argentina, a huge country which occupies most of the southern part of South America, maintained these islands as part of its own territory. Later on, the Argentine forces invaded the islands of the Falklands just two days after they landed on 2nd April 1982. Undoubtedly, having this as a main reason, the British responded surprisingly by dispatching a forceful naval task force

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    IN THE FALKLAND/MALVINAS WAR: SUCCESS IN OFFENSIVE OPERATION VIRGIN DEL ROSARIO, AND THE FAILURE IN DEFENDS THE MALVINAS? Geographically, the Malvinas (Argentine) islands located closer to the Argentina rather than to United Kingdom (UK) that need to travel thousand nautical miles to reach the Malvinas. These islands are disputed based on Argentina and British’s historical records. The British claim that the islands had been ruled by the UK for 150 years. On the other hand, the Argentina believed

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    technology, integration and synchronisation of forces and exercises the creativity in warfighting as seen by the British in the Falklands War. Importance of Clear Command Relationship Joint warfare is characterised by the presence of several distinct forces working in concerted effort to accomplish a mission. These forces are likely to have been raised under

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    political, diplomatic, military, or informational. The Argentinean military junta made similar mistakes during their invasion of the Falklands. Without fully understanding the source of British power in the region,

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    Intro The war is fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina. The war begun on April 2nd, 1982. The United Kingdom and Argentina want to control the Falklands islands. The British govern the islands, but the Argentine claim sovereignty over it. This war is unique because the British are at a disadvantage and they are victorious at the end of the war. The Falkland Island is about 480 km away from Argentina and about 13,000km away from Great Britain. Argentina The Argentina claim sovereignty

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    Argentina and Britain have always had mild tension between them almost since the the independence of Argentina, this main cause of tension has always been over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Britain first claimed sovereignty of the Islands in 1765 alongside France around approximately the same time, however France transferred it’s settlements to Spain in 1767. Britain left their settlement on the Island in 1774 but claimed they never relinquished sovereignty. Spain also abandoned their

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    often the outcome of diverse and contrasting views of ones personality, event or situation. This is evident is the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, as Caesar's personality develops and the diverse perspective of his death in ensuring civil war create conflict within the play. Raymond Briggs' picture book The Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman generates an understanding of the

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    Magnitude of the Falklands/Malvinas conflict in 1982 between Britain and Argentina dictated that both employ a handful of military operational arts particularly logistics, command and control. In the heart, of the 1982 conflict in the contentious issue of the Falklands/Malvinas islands ownership, Command and control, and logistical functions featured prominently among the operations and preparations of both warring parties. According to Hime (2010, 4), “Ownership of the Falklands/Malvinas Islands

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    Thatcher’s government, and society was deeply affected by how Thatcher had governed the country. The Thatcher years had caused a lot of problems for the working class like unemployment, poverty, racism, and people were angered by the unnecessary Falkland war. All of these factors that Thatcher’s government induced is well depicted in the movie, but is the film’s portrayal of life under Thatcher’s government an accurate portrayal? High unemployment, poverty and immigration were all factors that lead

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