Military History
Operation Urgent Fury_Grenada was a US led operation conducted from October 25, 1983 through November 2nd, 1983…this short 8 day conflict came at the height of the Cold War and on the heels of the Iranian Hostage Crisis. It was conducted entirely on the Eastern Caribbean island nation of Grenada, located approximately 100 miles north of Venezuela. 600 American medical students were rescued but the Operation had many failures and a tragic incident costing 18 civilian lives in one day.
ARGENTINA INVADES! This segment covers the Argentine invasion of the Falklands at Port Stanley on April 2, 1982. This discussion is focused on Britain's response with an overview of international action(s).
The Falkland Islands War Road To Crisis covers the early period of crisis leading into conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina. This Road to Crisis aims to be a comprehensive review of all events leading up to the unprovoked Argentine invasion of the Islas Malvinas. Early history, modern history and multiple geo-political considerations are discussed to include historical territorial claims and modern interventions.
Operation Just Cause was a 41 day conflict between Noriega's regime of Panama and the United States which took place from December 20, 1989 through January 31st, 1990. The primary intent of the US operation was to remove General Manuel Noriega of the Panamanian government from office and to secure the safety of 35,000 American civilians living in Panama. This discussion will cover the Road to Crisis in an effort to provide context and a broader understanding of the events leading up to this Central American conflict.
A complete overview of the British Task Force amphibious landings conducted at San Carlos Bay in the East Falkland Island from May 21 - May 27, 1982. Includes descriptions of troop debarkation(s), defenses, enemy air activity, fleet activity and initial land campaign discussion.
An overview of British Task Force logistics before and during the Falkland Islands War from April to June, 1982. This discussion covers the massive mobilization campaign that included the utilization of more than 50 civilian vessels under the STUFT program. The use of Ascension Island as a refueling station and Air Operations Center (AOC) and some early decisions during the amphibious landings and land campaign.