Legacy of Lies: El Salvador Civil War 1981-1984

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Legacy of Lies by Robert Nickelsberg showcases the violent early years of El Salvador's civil war from 1981 to 1984, highlighting the impact of U.S. foreign policy and the brutality inflicted by the Salvadoran military and security forces.

Key Points

  • U.S. support for El Salvador's right-wing military government during the civil war
  • Criticism of U.S. foreign policy for condoning brutality in El Salvador
  • 75,000 civilian deaths during the civil war
  • Legacy of Cold War tensions in Central America
  • Long-lasting social and political upheaval in El Salvador post-civil war

Pros

  • Sheds light on the impact of U.S. foreign policy on El Salvador
  • Provides a visual documentation of the violent early years of the civil war

Cons

  • Contains graphic images of violence and death