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The U.S. sent military forces into Grenada in 1983, not 1982, primarily to restore order following a coup that resulted in political instability and the establishment of a Marxist government. The invasion, known as Operation Urgent Fury, was also motivated by concerns for the safety of American medical students on the island and to counter perceived Soviet influence in the Caribbean. The U.S. aimed to protect its interests and promote democracy in the region.

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Why did the US send military forces into Grenada 1982?

The U.S. sent military forces into Grenada in 1983, not 1982, primarily to restore order following a coup that resulted in the execution of the island's prime minister, Maurice Bishop. The intervention, known as Operation Urgent Fury, was also motivated by concerns over the presence of a Marxist government in Grenada and the safety of American citizens on the island, particularly students at a medical school. The U.S. aimed to prevent the establishment of a Soviet-backed regime in the Caribbean.


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The United States sent military forces into Grenada in October 1983 primarily to protect American citizens and restore order following a coup that had resulted in a Marxist government taking power. The invasion, known as Operation Urgent Fury, aimed to safeguard the lives of approximately 1,000 U.S. medical students on the island and to prevent the establishment of a Soviet-aligned regime in the Caribbean. The U.S. intervention was also justified by concerns over regional stability and the potential for increased Soviet influence in the Western Hemisphere.


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