Argentina: A Story Behind a War

Ten years ago, the military ruled Argentina. They had seized power by overthrowing an elected government in 1966—as they had done in 1962, in 1955, in 1943, in 1930; as they would do again in 1976. But, as on all those occasions, things had not turned out well for them. They were seeking a way out.

Ten years ago, nearly 20 years after his ouster, Juan PerOn became again leader of Argentina. During his long exile in Spain, he had presented himself as the ultimate arbiter of Argentine ...