Word: panama
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...George Bush had ordered American forces to prevent Panamanian soldiers from reaching the headquarters where Manuel Noriega was bottled up, the U.S. surely had the military muscle to do the job. The 12,000 U.S. combat troops under the Southern Command far outstrip the 6,000-man Panama Defense Forces in both training and hardware. But civilian and military casualties would have been high, if only because the vital military installations are situated in downtown Panama City. As a Marine officer pointed out, "Even an M-1 rifle can kill a lot of people in a crowd...
...those clashes, rebel soldiers captured the headquarters in Panama City, but troops loyal to Noriegarecaptured the compound several hours later...
...communique also said five coup leaders had taken refuge at Fort Clayton, a U.S. base a few miles from Panama City. U.S. officials have refused comment on that report...
...addition, Palacios was a member of the combined staff of U.S. and Panamanian officers that deals with Panama Canal security and defense issues...
...Around Panama City, government troops patrolled lightly traveled streets yesterday while U.S. helicopters watched from overhead...