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Why did Reagan bomb Libya?
Reagan ordered the bombing of Tripoli after the CIA determined that Libyan secret forces bombed a night club in West Berlin. The bombing was the most direct action the U.S. had taken against Libya, but not the first. The U.S. Navy had been engaging Libyan planes and ships in the Mediterranean Sea since 1981 in waters that Libya claimed and the U.S. disputed as international waters. It is important to note that Gaddhafi, the leader of Libya, was viewed with deep suspicion much in the same way that Saddam Hussein and now Ahmadenajad. All made the same "death to America" saber-rattling speeches. It may be deduced, if it is not accurate, to say that the 1986 bombing of Tripoli lead to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 by Libya.
Are Americans in Support of military action in Libya against Gaddafi in March 2011?
The government is defenitly in support of military action, because we are bombing that area with our planes and bombers. As for the people's oppinion, that remains to be seen.
What country did Ronald Reagan order the bombing of in 1986?
Libya
When did the recent Libya bombing start?
March 20, 2011
How many wars were fought around the world during the international year of peace 1986?
During the international year of peace in 1986 there were two acts of war between the United States and Libya. The action in the Gulf of Sidra and the bombing of Libya.
In a 1986 attempt to to discourage terrorism ronald reagan ordered the bombing of?
Libya
How many rebels are there in libya?
About 17,000 local soldiers, UN is aiding them with bombing.
What African nation was the target of US bombing runs in Operation El Dorado Canyon?
Libya
Who was the US President during the attack on Libya caused by a bombing at a Disco?
Libya attacked a night club in 1986, so Ronald Regan was the President who attacked Libya because of a West Berlin bombing of the La Belle Disco that killed two US servicemen on 5 April 1986. An F111F and its USAF crew were lost in the attack and 45 Libyan soldiers and government employees were killed plus 15 Libyan civilians.
Can someone explain to you why that maniac in libya wasn't dealt with after the bombing of pan am flight 103 resolved question?
Sigh...... Sadly, Their government. The believed him to be the nice guy
What caused the libyan war?
The current war in Libya was caused by Gadaffi when he ordered the bombing of civilians in his own country. But no one would have done anything about it if it wasn't for the oil.
Why is this Libya action called odyssey dawn?
This is pretty much a big word for (No Fly Zone)
