April 25th 1982: John Nott reads out on TV the report from South Georgia. When the press push for more answers, Thatcher hits a defining moment:
'Just rejoice at that news... And congratulate our forces and the Marines... Rejoice!'

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April 25th 1982: The task force is now full steam ahead, and the carrier battle group joins up with the advanced group, consisting of HMS Sheffield, Glasgow, Coventry and Arrow, headed for the Falklands.

Watch out, Argentina....

April 25th 1982: In the UN, the Argentine Permanent Representative Eduardo Roca greets the news of the attack on South Georgia with an impassioned speech about 'British armed aggression' which, considering the circumstances, doesn't get very far.

April 25th 1982: In Buenos Aires, news of South Georgia sparks massive anti-British protests, although the Junta try to claim that a great and heroic defence is still going on. In Venezuela, meanwhile, shipping workers now boycott British ships...

April 25th 1982: Costa Mendez arrives in Washington DC to learn of the fall of South Georgia. Although not an official statement, he exclaims that, 'Argentina is now at war.'

April 25th 1982: A message to London on the fate and present condition of the ARA Santa Fe. Though a thorough inspection is impossible, they state that 'We assess that the internal damage is severe'.

April 25th 1982: A fascinating article in the New York Times which describes Argentina and Argentines perfectly, and seeks to explain the combination of 'Myths, Honor & Machismo' which make up their collective Falklands feeling.

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Cartoon Rick here early on April 25th at the end of the morning session. An improvised opportunity attack has won back South Georgia but there's more to come, so join me later as we look at the rest of the day and 'just rejoice at that news'.

April 25th 1982: The White Ensign and Union Jack are run up as the Argentine flag is taken down. Major Guy Sheridan sends a now famous message to London: 'Be pleased to inform Her Majesty that the White Ensign flies alongside the Union Jack in South Georgia. God save the Queen.'

April 25th 1982: The Argentine garrison raises the white flag as British forces approach, and surrender to elements of M Coy 42 Cdo. In all, 137 soldiers are captured along with the crew of ARA Santa Fe.

April 25th 1982: HMS Plymouth & HMS Antrim open up with their four 4 5' guns as British troops move in. It is more to produce a 'shock and awe' effect on the Argentine troops and to keep their heads down as the scratch British force advances on the garrison.

April 25th 1982: Counting on the Argentine forces being demoralised, it is decided to launch the attack immediately with a scratch force of just 79 men: Commanders & mortar troop from M Coy 42 Cdo, NGOs from 148 Bty plus two SAS troops & two SBS commands, gathering on HMS Antrim.