Invasion of Grenada (oct 25, 1983 – dec 15, 1983)
Description:
Reagan acted to counter communism when members of radical leftist movement, with some help from Cuba, ousted Grenadian prime minister. To prevent communism from taking over and to ensure the safety of American medical students, Reagan ordered the invasion of Grenada. Although the invasion was partly not justified, the American public supported the invasion.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 25, 1983
dec 15, 1983
~ 1 months and 21 days
