Operation Just Cause; Panama
Operation Just Cause was the name of the 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.
Falkland Islands War_ British Task Force Amphibious Landings
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.
Falkland Islands War_Early Engagements
An overview of the early engagements of the Falkland Islands War. This covers the period after main task force elements arrive but before amphibious landings or the land campaign begins. Key engagements include: 1) Black Buck Raids, 2) Sinking of the Belgrano, 3) Sinking of the Sheffield, 3) SAS Raid at Pebble Island.
Falkland Islands War_British Task Force Logistics
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.
Falkland Islands War_Argentina Invades
This second installment of the Falkland Islands War 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).
Falkland Islands War_Road to War
The first installment of a new series covering the Falkland Islands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina. This Road to War 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.