170. The Falklands War: The Task Force Sails (Part 2)

<p>In the second episode of our Falklands War mini-series, Britain is faced with an Argentine occupation and prepares to go to war.</p><p><br></p><p>Margaret Thatcher discovers her inner Winston Churchill - but faces a titanic showdown in Parliament, which sits on a Saturday for the first time since Suez.</p><p><br></p><p>The Task Force eventually sails - to huge public support - while the US, France and Chile all lend a hand. </p><p><br></p><p>Come for Tom's Iron Lady impression, stay for his Tony Benn as Dominic talks us through the second instalment in this epic four-parter.</p><p><br></p><p>For access to all four episodes, go to <a href="https://www.restishistorypod.com/">www.restishistorypod.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Dom Johnson</p><p>Exec Producers: Jack Davenport &amp; Tony Pastor</p><p><br></p><p>*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:</p><p><br></p><p>Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!</p><p><br></p><p>Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: </p><p><br></p><p>@TheRestHistory</p><p><br></p><p>@holland_tom</p><p><br></p><p>@dcsandbrook</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>