Overview
This book, continuing the narrative begun by the author in two preceding volumes, provides a clear description of military combat occurring in Latin America for the years from 1982 into mid-2013. Although the text concentrates on combat operations, matters of politics, business and international relations appear as necessary to understand the wars. The author has uncovered many previously unknown sources to provide new information never published before. The book traces the many insurgencies in Latin America as well as conventional wars. Among the highlights are the chapters on the Falklands War and the U.S. invasions of Grenada and Panama. One useful aspect of the text is an explanation of why, of the many insurgencies appearing in Latin America, only those in Cuba and Nicaragua were successful in overthrowing governments. The book also helps explain why even unsuccessful insurgencies have survived for decades, as has happened in Colombia and Peru. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Full Product Details
Author: René De La Pedraja
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.513kg
ISBN: 9780786470167
ISBN 10: 078647016
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 04 October 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents List of Maps and Tables Preface Part I. Leftist Revolutionaries on the Defensive 1. Counteroffensive in Central America Nicaragua: The Emergence of the Contras, 1979–1982 El Salvador: The First Effort Against FMLN, 1981–1983 The Second Spanish Conquest: The Army Offensive in Guatemala, 1981–1982 2. War Between Argentina and Great Britain The Road to War Argentina Prepares for the British Counterattack The Start of Hostilities The Landing at San Carlos The Battle of Darwin The Battle for Port Stanley 3. Response to Revolutionaries The U.S. Invasion of Grenada in 1983 Guatemala: The Second Spanish Colonization, 1983–1986 El Salvador: Blunting the Guerrillas in 1984 4. Nicaragua: Contras on the Offensive, 1982–1984 Edén Pastora and the Creation of the Southern Front Contra Offensives in the North 5. Peru: Threats to Shining Path The Peruvian Army in Ayacucho, 1982–1985 The Appearance of the Last Guerrilla Group in Latin America 6. Guerrillas in Colombia: Recovery and Expansion, 1982–1984 M-19: From Jaime Bateman to Cease-Fire, 1982–1984 The Revival of EPL, 1982–1984 FARC: Cocaine and Cease-Fire 7. Peru: The Recovery of Shining Path Ayacucho and the Highlands The Discovery of the Upper Huallaga Valley 8. Nicaragua: The Contras’ Last Effort The Struggle in the Southern Front, 1984–1986 The Final Showdown, 1985–1988 Part II. Leftist Revolutionaries in Retreat 9. The U.S. Invasion of Panama The United States and Manuel Noriega Operation Just Cause 10. Glimmers of Peace in Colombia, 1984–1991 M-19: From Cease-Fire to Cease-Fire, 1984–1989 The Final Effort of EPL, 1985–1991 The Army Campaigns Against FARC, 1985–1990 11. Peace in Central America, 1988–1996 The Resurgence of FMLN in El Salvador, 1988–1992 Guatemala: The Long Journey to Peace 12. Peru: Victories for the Government, 1989–1992 Blunting MRTA The Struggle for the Upper Huallaga Valley Decision in the Highlands The Battle for Lima Part III. Peru and Colombia 13. Peru: Flickering Insurgency and War with Ecuador Lost Opportunities, 1992–1993 The Return to Upper Huallaga Valley and the Aries Operation of 1994 The War with Ecuador Over Cenepa The Last Try of MRTA 14. Colombia: FARC on the Offensive, 1991–2001 FARC’s Response to the Casa Verde Attack, 1991–1993 The High Point of FARC Success, 1994–1998 The End of the Guerrilla Offensive, 1998–2001 15. Peru: The Return of Shining Path The Survival of Shining Path From Shining Path to Regional Warlords 16. Colombia: The War Against FARC, 2001–2013 Northwest Colombia: Demobilization and Paramilitaries The Government on the Offensive: Plan Patriota From Stalemate to Peace Negotiations, 2008–2013 17. Reflections on Guerrillas in Latin America Chapter Notes Annotated Selected Bibliography Index
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the coverage is comprehensive...the writing is consistently clear, and De La Pedraja enhances the text with useful maps and excellent references. Highly recommended --<i>Choice</i>.
Author Information
René De La Pedraja, PhD, University of Chicago, has researched and written numerous publications. He is a professor of history at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.
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