Which U.S. military operation was conducted in 1983 in Grenada?

Operation Urgent Fury was the name given to the U.S. military intervention in Grenada in 1983. The primary aim of the operation was to restore order and protect American citizens on the island after a coup d'état had overthrown the Grenadian government. This military action was launched in response to concerns about the growing influence of communism in the Caribbean and the safety of U.S. citizens attending a medical school there.

The operation involved a combined force of U.S. military personnel and troops from several Caribbean allies, highlighting the strategic importance the U.S. placed on stability in the region. The success of Operation Urgent Fury led to a relatively quick stabilization of the government in Grenada and demonstrated U.S. military capability during the Cold War context, which was marked by various global confrontations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union's sphere of influence. The operation was met with criticism for its execution and the justifications used, but it remains a notable event in U.S. military history.