The Falklands War gave the British Governement an excuse to build a fortress on the islands, but was there another reason to fortify the Falklands other than to deter any future pathetic attempts to steal our territory?
Could it be that the huge coal and oil deposits in British Antarctica might have been the real reason?
2007-07-12 13:43:35 · 11 answers · asked by Harry Potter 4 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
yes of course and i'm surprised in 25 years it hasn't been exploited yet///but it will be
2007-07-13 06:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does not sound plausible.
No part of Antarctica is owned by any nation. There is no mining or even exploration for useful deposits permitted in Antarctica, by treaty.
Even if there were coal or oil and even if there were no treaty to prohibit extracting it, the Falklands would not be any real help in that effort, IMO.
2007-07-12 14:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the event that they did attempt it on lower back it may be over even speedier than final time. in the falklands conflict british troops have been having to combat up hill while they have been quite outnumbered for this reason some heavy losses. now we could merely pelt argie positions with a pair cruise missiles from our subs and job carried out. plus we've lots extra suitable risk-free practices for our ships now, in the falklands we've been applying a equipment that became into somewhat unreliable, those days any argentine plane could be blown to bits if it got here close to a service. in spite of the actuality that our military is smaller we've lots extra nuclear subs and extra suitable technologies. as ricky gervais defined it - 'the falklands conflict became into the equivalent of keeping a midget at arms length, kicking him in the bollocks whilst he swings away'
2016-10-01 12:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by grable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it had something to do with the fact that a foreign power sent military forces onto British soil and turned the residents, British Citizens, British TAX payers and holders of British passports from living in a democratic country to Military dictatorship. Its the same principle as if they had landed in Scotland or marching down Piccadilly Circus.
Why can people not see this? Its so basic.
2007-07-13 04:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with jb...have a bit of respect...a lot of brave men died for the principle of freedom...and to fight a totalitarian regime...so it was far more than giving the argies a slap....The reason was to free British citizens in British territory....and rightly so.
2007-07-13 07:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by Knownow't 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is prohibited by international treaties to mine in Antarctica
2007-07-12 13:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by Taylor G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the Brits wanted to protect all the sheep on the island so they would have something to take with them on long sea voyages.
2007-07-12 14:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by SgtMoto 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Presently prohibited to mine the Antarctic.
But rules are always bent or broken.
2007-07-12 14:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by Paul H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there was. All the sheep and corned beef. How the hell could we live without them.
2007-07-12 13:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by Loo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was Maggie stating who was boss!
2007-07-12 13:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋