Word: nott
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...carrying more than 2,000 troops, began to assemble off the British coast. Its orders were to proceed to the South Atlantic and establish a blockade of the islands. The navy's aim was to peacefully evacuate the Argentine invaders and restore British sovereignty. But Defense Secretary John Nott declared on Sunday that Britain was prepared to fight to regain control of the islands. Argentina's President, General Leopoldo Fortunate Galtieri, warned that his nation would not retreat and that, if attacked, would "present battle with all the means at its disposal...
Britain said Wednesday it will begin a blockade of the Falklands next week. Britain's Secretary John Nott declared English ships will sink any Argentine vessels within 200 miles of the archipelago. And Secretary of State Alexander Haig flew to London yesterday to confer with the British government and will go to Argentina this weekend...