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− | The '''1971 Gjorkan coup d'état''' occurred in [[Gjorka]] on August 27, 1971. The Coup resulted in the | + | The '''1971 Gjorkan coup d'état''' occurred in [[Gjorka]] on August 27, 1971. The Coup resulted in the overthrow of the [[Second Gjorkan Republic|Gjorkan Transition Government]] following the death of [[Caelan MacRory]] and installment of [[Austin Tannerburg]] as de facto [[Ceannaire of Gjorka]]. dDue to the coup's confined nature to Gjorka City, Tanneburg failed to secure the support of various other military units throughout Gjorka. As these units mobilized to organize a counter-coup, Tannerburg announced he would restore Gjorkan democracy in an attempt to give himself the support of the people. These events led to the [[Black Revolution]] and eventual restoration of Gjorkan Democracy. The 1971 Coup is considered one of the most consequential events in Gjorkan history. |
[[Category:Terraconserva]] | [[Category:Terraconserva]] |
Latest revision as of 10:15, 19 April 2024
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Tannerburg Aligned Forces capturing a street following a skirmish | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Pro-Tannerburg military units | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Austin Tannerburg |
Richard Moye Patrick O'Griffy | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
2nd Armored Battalion 4th Motorized Battalion |
Presidential Guard 3rd Cavalry Battalion 8th Infantry Battalion | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,200 Soldiers | 1,500 Soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
124 killed 187 injured |
525 killed 41 injured 634 arrested |
The 1971 Gjorkan coup d'état occurred in Gjorka on August 27, 1971. The Coup resulted in the overthrow of the Gjorkan Transition Government following the death of Caelan MacRory and installment of Austin Tannerburg as de facto Ceannaire of Gjorka. dDue to the coup's confined nature to Gjorka City, Tanneburg failed to secure the support of various other military units throughout Gjorka. As these units mobilized to organize a counter-coup, Tannerburg announced he would restore Gjorkan democracy in an attempt to give himself the support of the people. These events led to the Black Revolution and eventual restoration of Gjorkan Democracy. The 1971 Coup is considered one of the most consequential events in Gjorkan history.