I think people need to read the papers and understand that the Argentininans would not be able to invade like they did last time.
Last time the islands were only defended by a small detachment of marines who did Stirling service to defend the islands but were hopelessly outnumbered. Now there are a large force of British army and RAF personnel with three RN ships patrolling the area. The Argentininans would not stand a chance against modern destroyers like the Dauntless and modern fighters like the Typhoon who guard the air space.
People are saying we need an aircraft carrier and Harriers to defend the Falklands because that's what happened thirty years ago, but I mentioned earlier they have to get past a Type 45 destroyer which can engage multiple targets at once and 5 Typhoon fighters (which even the Yanks will not fight against) which can out manoeuvre any aircraft in current service worldwide and carry huge amounts of anti aircraft missiles. The Argentininans as pointed out by Colin still only have what they had 30 years ago so what chance would out of date aircraft (which were out of date 30 years ago) have against all that?Nick B
Surprise.
Complacency and a "I can beat them any time attitude" has lost many a battle.
For example, take the Iraelies when the Egyptians cossed the Suez, Egypt caught Israel napping and beat them hands down.
However due to rapid counter attacks, lack of Arab support etc etc etc Israel was able to prevail.
Saddam rattled hi sabre and look what it cost.
Moral of the story, take the sabre away, or stop it rattling now, otherwise pay the consequences.