The 1983 Invasion of Grenada

In 1979, Maurice Bishop, a Revolutionary Leader led a coup that deposed the Government of Grenada and a semi-socialist People's Revolutionary Government was established.
In 1983, Bishop himself would be violently deposed and he would be executed...

[@mrzubowen9492]

the length of the runway was simply standard for any international airport, ningnings!

[@angloaust1575]

One of the last airborne combat jumps into grenada!

[@mrzubowen9492]

Loans were secured from Lybia, Grenadian citizens bought bonds to fund the construction, etc. Cuba supplied equipment and technical support and therefore was not the only one funding the airport!

[@AranDarcyProject]

Thanks for sharing what you know: it helps to know just a bit more!

[@arnold3785]

Freedom and democracy the American way. The other countries were forced to request assistance by the Americans by England to keep on dominating the Island. The British never really left.

[@mrzubowen9492]

Always writing the major part of "his-story" instead of ours!

[@igaladams8573]

It was nessasry

[@stanreno9917]

The amazing thing was the 500 ft combat jump that day

[@nathanvancesr2409]

Amin! Mother Africa is on the mighty ARISE AWOKE AT LAST! 2020 2026 or ELSE!~ EXODUS

[@Westley-n3r]

Tv is not to

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