People's Revolutionary Army

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In Grenada, The People's Revolutionary Army (PRA) was formed as a result of People's Law #7 in 1979 and operated as the military division of the New Jewel Movement during the Grenada Revolution.

With less than 300 soldiers, the small military force was armed with light weapons: AK47s, light machine guns, anti-tank rockets plus eight (8) Soviet BTR 60 APCs and two (2) BRDM2 amphibious scout cars.

Prior to the 1979 coup, this military group secretly operated as the National Liberation Army (NLA).

The Grenada Revo Story, Part 1
Discover the roots of the Grenada Revolution as the NJM overthrows long-time Prime Minister Eric Gairy, ushering in four years of radical change and hope for Grenada. Hear how Maurice Bishop rose to leadership, the formation of the People's Revolutionary Government, and the simmering tensions within the new regime that would ultimately set the stage for future conflict.
The Grenada Revo Story, Part 3
With Maurice Bishop's return from Eastern Europe, the Central Committee grows increasingly divided, as rumors & accusations deepen mistrust. Secret meetings, expulsions, and dramatic confrontations escalate, resulting in Bishop and his key allies placed under house arrest by his own comrades.
The Grenada Revo Story, Part 5
The revolution reaches its heartbreaking climax on October 19, 1983. Thousands rally to free Maurice Bishop, only for a tragic showdown at Fort Rupert to unfold. This riveting episode recounts the chaos, violence, and executions that end the revolutions—and forever alter Grenada's destiny—leaving us with haunting questions about power, loyalty, and legacy.
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