Tanquetazo
El tanquetazo (Spanish for "the tank attack") refers to the failed coup attempt against the Popular Unity government of Socialist president Salvador Allende in Chile on June 29 1973. It is referred to as the "tanquetazo" because the rebelling officers primarily used tanks. It was successfully put down by loyal Constitutionalist soldiers led by Army Commander-in-Chief Carlos Prats.
Related Topics:
Spanish - Coup - Popular Unity - Socialist - President - Salvador Allende - Chile - June 29 - 1973 - Constitutionalist - Carlos Prats
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Less than three months later, a second, successful coup attempt would occur: see Chilean coup of 1973.
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