Word: overthrows
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...night that it was scheduled to take place, Sadat somehow failed to receive his tip-off message and spent the evening at the movies. By the time he found out what was happening, Farouk's headquarters in Cairo had already fallen. Nonetheless, Sadat was selected to announce the overthrow on Cairo radio...
...overthrow of Salvador Allende's Marxist government was not a defeat for democracy, but a victory over Communism...
...ironic that the international left is complaining about Allende's overthrow when all the Chilean army did was accept the Mao doctrine that "power comes from the barrel of a gun." Looks like the left can dish it out, but can't take...
...before the coup was known outside military circles, if at all, as a competent geographer (he has written three books on the subject). But he obviously had more in mind than maps and charts. He took a leading role in the extensive plotting that resulted in Allende's overthrow on Sept. 11. As commander of the most powerful of Chile's armed forces, Pinochet was the logical choice to head the junta. He immediately vowed to "exterminate Marxism," a promise that is being carried out with chilling efficiency...
...lasts for more than a couple of weeks, however, Safran says he feels that the U.S. will opt for a quick peace settlement even at the expense of Israel's position. "A smashing Israeli victory will probably result in Sadat's overthrow," Safran said. On the other hand a Phyrric victory for the Israelis may enhance Sadat's weak political standing. "He may come across as a brave and determined leader," Safran said...