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Grenada 1983

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Post World War II

Last Stocked on 4/26/2023

Product Info

Title
Grenada 1983
Publisher
Category
Author
Lee Russel, Albert Mendez
Publish Year
1988
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147392943
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA159
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA159

Description

On 21 October 1983, following the death of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, the leaders of the six small nations forming the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States voted to intervene militarily to restore order in Grenada. As none possessed the forces necessary to carry out a successful operation, the United States, fearing for its citizens on the island, and wanting to curb Cuba's growing influence, decided to get involved. This book provides a day-by-day account of the US invasion of Grenada, focusing on the units and forces deployed. Numerous contemporary photographs and color plates detail the uniforms and equipment of the US, Cuban and Caribbean forces.

Contents:

The 'New Jewel' Movement
The Decision for Intervention
The First Day: 25 October
The Second Day: 26 October
The Third Day: 27 October
Final Operations
The Plates