Why did the US invade Grenada?

Опубликовано: 28 Апрель 2026
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In 1983, during the Cold War, the United States, with the help of six other countries, invaded the tiny Caribbean island country of Grenada, which was under a Communist military dictatorship at the time. But why would the US do this? Find out in this video.

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