ARAGUAIA WAR: Counterinsurgency against the Communist Guerrillas of Brazil, 1964-1985

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Examines the military regime in Brazil between 1964 and 1985, and the subversive groups, both urban and rural that appeared in that country in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Brazilian military and police forces in the 60s and 70s are described in detail, along with their campaign against the armed opposition in Araguaia, in the states of Maranhao, Para, and Goias, and the actions of the Araguiaia Guerilla movement. Contains 183 black and white photos, 30 color illustrations, 21 color profiles, five black and white maps, one color map, three figures, and 15 tables.