RR7924A NICARAGUA THE FINAL OFFENSIVE

(13 Jun 1979) RR7924A NICARAGUA THE FINAL OFFENSIVE

In contrast to the September 1978 Civil War, when an
untrained and unarmed civilian population confronted
the Nicaraguan government's National Guard, much
of the fighting this time has been done by highly
organised youths recruited bu the left-wing Sandinista
National Liberation Front (FSLN). The Sandinistas
have described the fighting as the 'final offensive'
against the Somoza family dictatorship. Last September,
the rebels suffered heavy losses and were quickly forced
to abandon territory. This year government convoys have
had difficulty in reaching the occupied cities despite
their expensive armaments and their being numerically superior.

Film: Rev – Sound: Mag/SOF – Colour– Available in HD

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