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Is anyone here familiar with the Salvadoran Civil War 1979-92? I'm asking because I'm curious about a couple of things. Like what were the weapons used by both sides in the war, what was America's involvement. I know we sent some trainers, could someone tell me more?
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The communist rebels used the usual Eastern Bloc small arms as well as weapons captured form the government forces. The Salvadoran Army used HK G3 and M16A1. There were a few US Army"advisors", AFAIK mainly SFG. ABN. But, as in all the Central American conflicts their mission was strictly limited to training, they did not advise or lead units on operations.
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I certainly don't know much about El Salvador, it's Civil War included, but I presume it is not a nice place to live, and likely still suffers from a enormous gap between the few "haves" and majority "have nots". Also, if National Geographic reports have it right (insert a small hint of sarcasm), the country has a significant problem with organized gangs (e.g., MS-13). Worst of all, many El Salvadorans are in the U.S. illegally, and the El Salvadoran gangs are now firmly entrenched here. On the positive side (insert a large dose of sarcasm here), the government of El Salvador can alwayd be counted on to side w/ the U.S. on most any UN resolution . . .
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The Salvadoran National Guard.
This post in particular is about the National Guard the Civil War in El Salvador. Established in 1912 as the Guardia Nacional (National Guard). It was founded by the President at the time, Dr. Manuel Enrique Araujo.
It had seen quite a bit of history, notably during the 100 Hour War/Football War. Along with its history of fighting the communists during the long civil war. In 1992 the National Guard was abolished between an agreement with the FMLN and Government.
Here are a collection of photos of guardsmen in the old iconic uniforms. These were sometimes used as field uniforms, though these were soon replaced with more durable uniforms purchased from the US, or directly copied. Most often you would see guardsmen wearing these uniforms with the distinct black helmet liners.
This post in particular is about the National Guard the Civil War in El Salvador. Established in 1912 as the Guardia Nacional (National Guard). It was founded by the President at the time, Dr. Manuel Enrique Araujo.
It had seen quite a bit of history, notably during the 100 Hour War/Football War. Along with its history of fighting the communists during the long civil war. In 1992 the National Guard was abolished between an agreement with the FMLN and Government.
Here are a collection of photos of guardsmen in the old iconic uniforms. These were sometimes used as field uniforms, though these were soon replaced with more durable uniforms purchased from the US, or directly copied. Most often you would see guardsmen wearing these uniforms with the distinct black helmet liners.
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Thanks. What Eastern Bloc weapons did the guerrillas use, just out of curiosity? Also, didn't they get a good amount of Western arms from Cuba and especially Vietnam? What does ABN mean? I know SFG means Special Forces Group. Furthermore, the "advisors" probably still experienced combat, in fact, I heard of at least one situation where they played a key role in preventing a guerrilla takeover of a Salvadoran Army base.
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I do so hope I have not posted this in the wrong thread/section. Please let me know if it is in the wrong thread or where to best place the following article.
"The former president [Alfredo Cristiani], who served from 1989 to 1994, has denied any involvement or knowledge of the plan to kill the priests.
On 16 November 1989 an elite commando unit killed the six priests – five Spaniards and one Salvadoran – along with their housekeeper and the housekeeper’s daughter in the priests’ residence. The killers tried to make the massacre appear as though it had been carried out by leftist guerrillas."
www.theguardian.com
Again, apologies if this is in the wrong section
Originally found here:
"The former president [Alfredo Cristiani], who served from 1989 to 1994, has denied any involvement or knowledge of the plan to kill the priests.
On 16 November 1989 an elite commando unit killed the six priests – five Spaniards and one Salvadoran – along with their housekeeper and the housekeeper’s daughter in the priests’ residence. The killers tried to make the massacre appear as though it had been carried out by leftist guerrillas."
El Salvador’s former president charged over 1989 massacre of six Jesuit priests
Alfredo Cristiani and former military officers to face trial in long process to bring killings’ masterminds to justice
www.theguardian.com
Again, apologies if this is in the wrong section
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