Description: US Army - Operation Just Cause - Incursion into Panama Click images to enlarge Description "Operation Just Cause: The Incursion into Panama" was a publication of the the US Center of Military History and was published in 2004. This publication reviews "Operation Just Cause", the invasion of Panama by the United States in December 1989. It occurred during the administration of U.S. President George H. W. Bush and ten years after the Torritos-Carter Treaties were ratified to transfer control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama by 1 January 2000. During the invasion, de facto Panamanian leader, general, and dictator Manuel Noriega was deposed, president-elect Guillermo Endara sworn into office, and the Panamanian Defense Force dissolved dissolved. Relationships had soured between the US and Panama with the rise to power of Noriega, who was later convicted of trafficking in narcotics bound for the US, as well as money laundering. Noriega also was brutal to his people and was evolving Panama into a police state. The US had always maintained a small military contingent in Panama, and while this was at first reinforced, the threat was too large for the manpower stationed there. An initial fire fight occurred between the two nations at the Arraijan Tank Farm, a petroleum reserved located on the west side of the Panama Canal. Clashes continued for some months, with no real result. In December 1989, forces from the Marines, Army, Navy, and Marines invaded the nation. The justification given by the US was to protect US citizens there, stem drug trafficking, defend human rights violated by Noriega, and enforce the terms of the Torritos-Carter Treaties. Military command posts and the airport were quickly seized, as the Panamanian military was neither large nor effective. Noriega was captured, and Endara sworn in as President. The US had 23 deaths during the operations, Panama approximately 500. Noriega was taken to the US for trial, and US forces remained in Panama another four years to support ht new government. Following the end of Noriega's prison sentence in the US, he was extradited to Panama for trial and imprisonment in that nation. This booklet provides considerable detail on both the political climate and military battles of "Operation Just Cause". It is well-illustrated with color maps and photographs. Maps include (a) a 2-page rendering of the Panama Canal Zone, showing major points of the attack; (b) a map of Panama City noting major military features; (c) and the attack zone at the Rio Hato Military Base. This publication contains 50 pages and measures appx 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. The cover is a thick semi-glossy cardstock, and the content pages are a high-quality semi-glossy paperstock. It is uncirculated, unused and in mint condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings, spills or smears, and the binding is secure with all pages firmly in place. Truly interesting reading the US military effort in Panama - appreciated by any student of the the US Army. FREE SHIPPING to US only. First Class rates apply outside US. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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