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The Falkland War Reviewed, 1982: an essay with Brazilian (military) sources

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the perceptions and interpretations of advisers to the Brazilian Army Minister contained in a set of reports on the Anglo-Argentine military conflict in the South Atlantic, which occurred between April and June 1982. It focuses on three topics related to the conflict: the West-West perspective, the Latin American dimension, and the implications of the change in political regime in Argentina as a result of defeat. This interpretation suggests that academic research with military documents is particularly useful when dealing with the subjects of security and defense.

Keywords:
international security; United Kingdom; Argentina; defense; Falkland War

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