On October 25, 1983, the United States, Barbados, Jamaica and members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States landed ships on Grenada, defeated Grenadian and Cuban resistance and overthrew the military government of Hudson Austin.
Fra 25 oktober 1983 landsatte USA, Barbados, Jamaica og medlemmer af Organisationen for Østcaribiske Stater (OECS), tropper på Grenada, sejrede over den grenadiske og cubanske modstand og væltede Bernard Coards regering.