Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Rex Hunt is informed Britain believes Argentina is planning a submarine landing on the Islands as a means of increasing pressure over South Georgia
Role range: 1982-1982
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Rex Hunt Biography and Timeline
Follow Rex Hunt through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Rex Hunt, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1982–1982Years on this page
1982
Invasion Warning
Is warned that an Argentine landing may be imminent.
Role range: 1982-1982 – 1980-1982
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
The invasion met a nominal defence organised by the Falkland Islands Governor Sir Rex Hunt, giving command to Major Mike Norman of the Royal Marines
Role range: 1982-1982
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Hunt is informed at 3.30pm FI time that Britain now believes a full invasion is planned and summons an immediate meeting of Government heads of department.
Role range: 1982-1982
State of Emergency
Warns islanders and mobilises local defences.
Role range: 1982-1982 – 1980-1982
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Hunt orders the surrender at 9.15am - by now the whole town other than Government House is under Argentine control.
Role range: 1982-1982
State of Emergency
Governor Hunt advises Islanders that Galtieri has rejected Reagan's intervention, and declares a State of Emergency at 3.25am
Role range: 1982-1982
Surrender of Stanley
Orders surrender after Argentine troops control Stanley.
Role range: 1982-1982 – 1980-1982
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Governor Rex Hunt returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner
Role range: 1982-1982
Return to Stanley
Returns to Stanley as Civil Commissioner.
Role range: 1982-1982 – 1982-1985
Records, sources and methodology
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