1983U.S. forces attempt to overthrow the Communist government in Grenada

U.S. forces invade the Caribbean island of Grenada in an att...
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1983

U.S. forces attempt to overthrow the Communist government in Grenada

U.S. forces invade the Caribbean island of Grenada in an attempt to overthrow the Communist government, expel Cuban troops, and abort the construction of a Soviet-funded airstrip.
U.S. forces attempt to overthrow the Communist government in Grenada (1983)