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Edward G Lansdale Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward G Lansdale through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Edward G Lansdale, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1960–1961Years on this page

1960

8 December 1960

Paramilitary Status Briefing

Brigadier General · Pentagon Special Operations Adviser · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Lansdale participates in a Special Group briefing on the status and timing of paramilitary preparations.

Role range: 1960-1962

1961

November 1961

Post-Invasion Cuba Program Assigned

Brigadier General · Special Group Cuba Coordinator · Washington · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Lansdale is given a leading role in the new covert Cuba programme developed after the Bay of Pigs failure.

Role range: 1960-1962

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