Chumbawamba
Ducks/Baby Waved A Flag
"Mr. Nott had a message for the families and friends of the men in the taskforce:"
"The intensive fighting of the last few days has produced tragic loss of life on our side, and the House will join with me in conveying the deep sympathy of the whole nation to the relatives and friends of those killed and injured. ["Here, here"] We all feel deeply too for the constant concern and worry of the family and friends of our servicemеn-"
One year later
"thеy are showing great patience and understanding in very difficult circumstances."
She sits in the same chair
"Mr. Nott said the names of casualties were not being released until the next of kin could be informed."
Same politicians
"But in order to combat the false propaganda coming out of Argentina, the government were giving some general information on the progress of military action as soon as it is confirmed."
Still telling death lies
She remembers the parting
Baby waved a flag
"Mr. Nott concluded his statement by setting out the British position on the islands:"
Dad's away at sea
"our forces are now established on the Falkland Islands with all the necessary supplies"
Baby on her knee
"together with their heavy equipment and air defence missiles."
Watching war films on T.V.
"They have mobility with a large number of helicopters at their disposal - and their spirits are high. But I must emphasise that our men still face"
Three months later
"formidable problems in difficult terrain with a hostile climate."
The party is over
"We must expect fresh attacks upon them"
There are no borders worth dying for
"and there can be no question of pressing the force commander to move forward prematurely. The judgment about the next tactical moves must be his, and his alone."
There is no freedom in death
"But one thing is certain: the days of the occupying Argentine garrison are numbered and it will not be long before the Falkland Islanders once again have their democratic rights restored."