Britain ignored repeated Falklands warnings

Did Britain believe Argentina would not attack the Falklands, or were scarce assets simply needed elsewhere?

Diplomats, the Falklands governor, and the Royal Navy all raised concerns, while the government and Foreign Office avoided making a decision.

Argentina's intentions were visible through repeated official warnings. British ambassadors in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile raised concerns, as did the Falklands governor and the Royal Navy. The government avoided confronting the implications. The Foreign Office's failure is described as indecision rather than a settled plan to hand the islands over.