Balaguer and the Dominican military : presidential control of the factional officer corps in the 1960s and 1970s / Brian J. Bosch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bosch, Brian J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces.

History.

Dominican Republic--Armed Forces--Officers--History--20th century.

Dominican Republic.

Balaguer, Joaquín, 1906-2002.

Balaguer, Joaquín.

Dominican Republic--Armed Forces--History--20th century.

Dominican Republic--Politics and government--1961-.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

vii, 325 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2007]

Summary:

"In this study of the Dominican Republic's Balaguer era, the author draws upon declassified military documents and his experiences as an army attaché to the U.S. Embassy, Dominican Republic, during the 1970s. With an inside look at Balaguer's presidency, his manipulation of rival officers and cliques, and American involvement in the political history of Dominican Republic"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

I The Foundations of the Officer Corps 5

II The Officer Corps and Factionalism 8

III The Officer Corps and Balaguer 30

IV A Military View of the Armed Forces 44

V Officer Corps Attitudes During Balaguer's Second Term 64

VI Nivar Versus Perez y Perez: A Politico-Military Rivalry 77

VII The Rivalry Continues 102

VIII The Wessin y Wessin Question 112

IX La Banda and Showdown 133

X Nivar in the National Police 149

XI Perez y Perez Dominates the Ground Forces 174

XII The Caamano Dossier 183

XIII The Critical First 12 Days of the Caamano Expedition 198

XIV The Death of Caamano and the Aftermath 221

XV The End of the Campaign 245

XVI The Last Years of the Rivalry Between Nivar and Perez y Perez 267

XVII A Final View 281.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-317) and index.

ISBN:

9780786430727

0786430729

OCLC:

85899062