Beginning of Civil War The annulment of the election results in 1948 and the attack on Dr. Valverde 's home on the same day appeared to provide Figueres the proof that he needed to show that the government had no intention of ceding to the will of the people. His hatred for Calderón, combined with his idealism, fueled his desire for war . On March 11, Figueres made the call that brought in the arms and military leaders Figueres needed for a successful  campaign. On March 12, his National Liberation Army exchanged fire with government forces, and the war began."How Costa Rica Lost Its Military" citing:
Beginning of Civil War The annulment of the election results in 1948 and the killing of Dr. Valverde on the same day seemed to give Figueres the evidence that he needed that the government had no intention of peacefully accepting the popular will, thus justifying a violent insurrection . On March 11, Figueres made the call that brought in the arms and military leaders Figueres needed for a successful military campaign. On March 12, his National Liberation Army exchanged fire with government forces, and the war began."How Costa Rica Lost Its Military" citing:
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