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Old 04-02-2012, 21:57   #87
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Re: Falkland Islands: Tensions Rising again ahead of Prince William visit

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Originally Posted by Tim Deegan View Post
One type 45 destroyer can't defend the whole of the Falklands. And a simultanious attack from a number of Argentinian aircraft using modern weapons could easily overwhelm a type 45's air defences.

Number one rule in any battle "never underestimate your enemy".
Is this assertion based on inside information that contradicts this week's public warnings issued to Argentina by Un-named sources within the RN?
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