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| Operation Danto 88 | |||||||||
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| Part of Nicaraguan Revolution | |||||||||
 Picture of Sandinista People's Army during Operation Danto 88 | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
Supported by: United States Honduras | |||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
 Humberto Ortega Joaquín Cuadra | unknown | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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Approx 5,000 | several thousand | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
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36 Killed 140 Wounded |
92 Killed 250-300 Wounded | ||||||||
Operation Danto 88 was a large-scale military offensive carried out by the Sandinista People's Army (EPS) of Nicaragua from March 3 to March 20, 1988. The primary objective was to target and dismantle the Contra rebel forces who were supported by the United States and based near the Nicaraguan-Honduran border.
Objective
editThe primary objectives of Operation Danto 88 were to weaken the Contra forces, disrupt their supply lines, and force them into negotiations under unfavorable conditions. The operation involved approximately 5,000 Sandinista troops, who executed a series of coordinated attacks using artillery and helicopter gunships. They crossed into Honduran territory to target Contra camps, which were supported by the U.S. and housed thousands of Contra fighters
Execution
editThe execution of Operation Danto 88 involved around 5,000 Sandinista troops, who undertook a series of complex maneuvers, including air, land, and riverine attacks. Key elements of the operation included:
- Concentration and deployment of troops using both land and river routes.
- Bombardment of Contra positions using artillery and air support from helicopters.
- Surprise attacks on Contra camps to capture or destroy their resources.
- Mining of strategic areas to prevent Contra movements and resupply.
Aftermath
editThe operation was successful in driving many Contra fighters out of Nicaragua, forcing them to retreat into Honduras. Resulted in significant casualties and disruption of Contra operations. The Sandinistas reported 36 soldiers killed and 140 wounded, while Contra forces suffered substantial losses, including about 92 dead and 250-300 wounded. The success of the operation compelled the U.S. to respond by deploying troops to Honduras under Operation Golden Pheasant, aiming to deter further Sandinista incursions and support the Contra rebels.
Operation Danto 88 also contributed to the eventual signing of the Sapoa Accords in March 1988, which established a ceasefire between the warring factions.
Reference
edit- https://reviews.ipmsusa.org/review/nicaragua-1961-1990-volume-2-contra-war
- https://www.pope.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/242799/show-of-force-brings-peace-to-south-america/
- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/03/31/UN-confirms-Nicaragua-invaded-Honduras/5957575787600/
- https://diariobarricada.com/2023/03/03/operacion-danto-88/#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fdiariobarricada.com%2F2023%2F03%2F03%2Foperacion,100
- https://orinocotribune.com/operation-danto-breaking-the-yankee-propaganda-apparatus-in-nicaragua/