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A suggestion, which the Argentinians deemed to be an invitation (and yes, of course they knew about it).

According to the White paper, Endurance was indeed to be finished. "The Ministry of Defence's 1981 Defence White Paper proposed naval cuts including decommissioning Endurance, which was scheduled for 15 April 1982. Endurance's withdrawal from Antarctic patrol without replacement was perceived...

You are absolutely right. Not only was it notable for his dead-pan delivery, but also for the frequent lack of any real content! All too often we waited all day with bated breath to learn -------- nothing! John Nott was the disgraced Minister who was pretty much chased out of office for his...