Ever wondered what a surrender looks like? The image below is the document signed by the man in charge of Argentine forces in the Falkland Islands, thirty years ago today. It's a fairly bland and insignificant looking piece of paper. I'm sure it was painful to sign. A flourish of ink signalling the end of … Continue reading Surrender →

Thirty years ago, during an economic downturn, the Falkand Islands became headline news in both northern and southern hemispheres. Recently, coincidentally, or perhaps not, the Falklands are again in the news, in the same hemispheres. Last time it was war. With ships, planes and infantry. This time the war is one of words. It's been quite feisty though. It's been … Continue reading Las Malvinas Son Los Falklands →