[DOC] [TLE] Cuban intervention in Angola - Wikipedia [PAR] In 1978, Cuba sent 16,000 troops to the ... MPLA still had not gained control over 
... South Africa continued to support UNITA, ... 1978 (SADF-terminology: Battle of 
... aid to FNLA, FLEC and UNITA and ... In the early 1980s, the United States,... [DOC] [TLE] Angolan Civil War - Wikipedia [PAR] The Angolan Civil War (Portuguese: Guerra civil angolana) was a major civil 
conflict in Angola, ... The MPLA and UNITA had different roots in the Angolan 
social fabric and ... of Angola (FNLA), having fought the MPLA alongside UNITA 
during the war for ... In the decolonization conflict of 197475, Cuba became the 
MPLA's... [DOC] [TLE] Angola, 1975 to 1980s: The Great Powers Poker Game  William Blum [PAR] Fallout from Watergate hangs heavy in the air in the United States. ... Later, Jonas 
Savimbi, the leader of UNITA, approached the same countries (with the ... And 
when asked why the Chinese were backing the FNLA or UNITA, he stated: .... By 
February, the MPLA, with indispensable help from Cuban troops and Soviet... [DOC] [TLE] The Angolan Civil War (1975-2002): A Brief History | South African ... [PAR] Feb 5, 2015 ... Unlike former Portuguese colonies, the Angolan people fought their colonisers 
on three fronts. ... As mentioned, the FNLA and UNITA support base was largely 
... from Angola, the Cuban- and Soviet-backed MPLA had secured control of .... 
During the 1980s, UNITA was supplied with US$80-million in arms,... [DOC] [TLE] The Angola Crisis 197475 - Milestones in the History of U.S. ... [PAR] Cuban and Angolan soldiers are shown during a weapon practice session at a 
training center. ... of Angola (FNLA), led by Holden Roberto, was based in the 
north of the country ... The United States supplied aid and training for both the 
FNLA and UNITA ... During the summer of 1975, the Soviet-supported MPLA was 
able to... [DOC] [TLE] Angola - First Civil War - 1975-1994 - GlobalSecurity.org [PAR] Unlike the MPLA's nationalist goal of 'Angolity,' the FNLA's original objective was 
the .... backed by heavy Cuban and Soviet logistic and combat support, in the 
latter ... UNITA with US$80 million worth of assistance annually during the 1980s, 
.... Although visitors to UNITA-controlled territory reported that the armed forces... [DOC] [TLE] U.S. Aid to Anti-Communist Rebels: The "Reagan Doctrine" and Its ... [PAR] Jun 24, 1986 ... Although the Soviet invaders control Afghanistan's cities and-- at least .... South 
Africa not only backed UNITA with funds and equipment but sent ... The 
combined MPLA-Cuban force smashed the FNLA while driving back UNITA and 
.... American forces repeatedly conduct maneuvers in that country as well... [DOC] [TLE] Angola: Civil War and Diamonds - Dictionary definition of Angola ... [PAR] China and the United States aided the FNLA, and later UNITA, while Cuba and 
the ... The MPLA controlled only its core areas of support in Mbundu country and 
in the cities ... In the battle of Quifangondo Valley, Cuban artillery units armed 
with .... The Soviet Union backed one group and the United States would usually 
back... [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about COUNTRIES - StudyStack [PAR] Free flashcards to help memorize facts about COUNTRIES. ... IN 1942 THIS 
NATION CONTROLLED ALL OR PART OF A DOZEN ..... COUNTRY IN THE 
WESTERN HEMISPHERE; IN THE 1980S IT WAS INVADED BY THE ... IN THE 
1980S, THE U.S.-BACKED FNLA & UNITA BATTLED THE CUBAN-BACKED 
MPLA FOR... [DOC] [TLE] Mercenary involvment during the Angolan conflicts 1975/76 and ... [PAR] 1902 In order to strengthen their control of the country, the Portuguese ... By now 
all three movements the MPLA, FNLA and UNITA, which were all ... 23rd October 
1975 A Battle between Cuba & South Africa troops took place in southern Angola
. ... the leftist liberation movement MPLA from United States backed invasions by
... [DOC] [TLE] Diamonds, Oil, and the American MediaFiltering Out ... - Air University [PAR] civilians. The Soviet- and Cuban-backed Popular

Question: In the 1980s the U.S.-backed FNLA & UNITA battled the Cuban-backed MPLA for control of this country
Answer: Angola