1978

Let's say that Argentina doesn't cancel its planned invasion of Chile (maybe Pope John Paul II is unable to get involved for whatever reason) and open war between the two countries begins in December 1978. What would happen, and what consequences would a "Beagle War" have?

By 1978 the UK's economy was improving and it had been four years since the last general election, so Prime Minister James Callaghan's decision not to call an election was as a surprise to many at the time. He thought that the economy would improve further in 1979 and therefore waiting would...

6 September 1978 10 Downing Street In his study in the confines of the townhouse, Prime Minister James 'Jim' Callaghan was crafting a carefully worded letter. Addressed to Her Majesty The Queen it was spelling out his plans to carry out both his best and worst-kept secret...