During July of 1969, a brief but violent conflict erupted between the Central American republics of Honduras and El Salvador. Often called the "Soccer War", because the score of a qualifying round match for the Mexico '70 World Cup between these two nations provided the spark that ignited a barrel full of hatred born out of mistreatment for inmigrants trying to make a living on the wrong side of the border, it saw among other things, the last real-life dogfights ever between piston-engined fighters. Does anyone have any info on the subject, links to e-books perhaps? Being just on the other side of the border from both countries, I have done a bit of homework on the aerial aspect of the conflict: El Salvador vs Honduras, 1969: The 100-Hour War But haven´t been able to find much on land operations. Besides, since I´m just starting to pick up steam on the subject, anything will be of great help (but if it is substantial, the better... )
Hello WL, There doesn't seem to be much out there on the ground war. There is this obituary of an officer, which at least confirms some ground fighting took place - Obituary: General Fidel Sanchez Hernandez | Independent, The (London) | Find Articles at BNET This book partly covers the subject of the 100 hour war but perhaps rather briefly - Amazon.com: The Soccer War: Ryszard Kapuscinski: Books Whilst this book might be a bit more focussed - Amazon.com: The War of the Dispossessed: Honduras and El Salvador, 1969: Thomas P. Anderson: Books All in all, a rather short list... CS
Hello WL, There doesn't seem to be much out there on the ground war. There is this obituary of an officer, which at least confirms some ground fighting took place - Obituary: General Fidel Sanchez Hernandez | Independent, The (London) | Find Articles at BNET This book partly covers the subject of the 100 hour war but perhaps rather briefly - Amazon.com: The Soccer War: Ryszard Kapuscinski: Books Whilst this book might be a bit more focussed - Amazon.com: The War of the Dispossessed: Honduras and El Salvador, 1969: Thomas P. Anderson: Books All in all, a rather short list... CS I knew I could count on you, even though I´m still waiting for your impressions on GM100 and the rest of the Indochina affair... :p Thanks a lot, mate. Anything else will be greatly appreciated, you war buffs out there.
