On This Date In History: Operation Just Cause Begins
On Dec. 20, 1989, the US military executed an attack that overwhelmed the Panamanian Defense Forces of dictator Manuel Noriega. The goal was to restore the democratically elected government of Guillermo Endara and arrest Noriega on drug trafficking charges.
Continuing over the next five weeks, the joint operation was a success and included multiple airborne, air assault, and maritime operations.
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