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What Britain was refused by the United States in 1982

Britain is said to have received almost everything it requested and to have declined several American offers.

Anglo American Relations Falklands War Military Aid

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Question

What did Britain request from the United States during the Falklands War that the United States refused?

Short answer

Almost nothing Britain requested was refused; Britain itself declined several American offers.

Notes

Almost nothing Britain requested from the United States was refused. Britain also declined several forms of assistance that Washington offered. Offered support and assistance actually accepted therefore need to be distinguished.