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During the Falklands War, what role did Haig play?

  • British Commander

  • Argentine Commander

  • He brokered peace

  • He advocated for military force

Answer

Haig brokered peace during the Falklands War. He was the British Foreign Secretary at the time, and he worked with the Argentine government to negotiate an end to the conflict. The war had started when Argentina invaded the British-controlled Falkland Islands, and Haig helped to bring about a ceasefire and the eventual withdrawal of Argentine forces.
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