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What was Dillon’s Regiment (France)?

Introduction Dillon’s Regiment (French: Régiment de Dillon) was first raised in Ireland in 1688 by Theobald, 7th Viscount Dillon, for the Jacobite side in the Williamite War. He was then killed at the Battle of Aughrim in 1691. Refer to Flight of the Wild Geese and Capture of Grenada (1779). Williamite War Dillon’s Regiment was… Read More

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What was the Capture of Grenada (1779)?

Introduction The Capture of Grenada was an amphibious expedition in July 1779 during the American Revolutionary War. Charles Hector, comte D’Estaing led French forces against the British-held West Indies island of Grenada. The French forces landed on 02 July and the assault occurred on the night of 03-04 July. The French forces assaulted the British… Read More

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What was the US Invasion of Grenada (1983)?

Introduction The United States (US) invasion of Grenada began at dawn on 25 October 1983. The US and a coalition of six Caribbean nations invaded the island nation of Grenada, 100 miles (160 km) north of Venezuela. Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury by the US military, it resulted in military occupation within a few days. It… Read More

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What is the DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance?

Introduction DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (French: Centre pour la gouvernance du secteur de la sécurité, Genève, German: Das Genfer Zentrum für die Gouvernanz des Sicherheitssektors) is an intergovernmental foundation-based think tank that provides research and project support to states and international actors in improving security sector governance and reform (SSG and… Read More