428 GRENADA 1983: American Resurgence Toward the End of the Cold War

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A detailed look at the 1983 American invasion of Grenada, the largest and most significant US military operation since the end of the Vietnam War. Examines the tricky political situation Reagan faced, the three-day battle against Grenadian and Cuban forces, and how this operation led to the modernization of the US military and prepared it for post-Cold War conflicts. Contains color illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs.