The Leticia Conflict 1932-1933
The Leticia Incident Overview of the Peru-Columbia War 1932-33. By Adrian J. English. With Additional Notes on the Leticia Conflict from Terry D. HookerThe Occupation of Leticia Events of the 31st August 1932.
Pilots, Obersvers, and Mechanics Columbian and Foreign.
Peruvian Forces As of 2nd September 1932.
Tarapaca Orden de Marcha de la Flotilla Colobiana. In Spanish.
Ataque y Captura del Fuerte de Guepi In Spanish.
El Combate de Puca Urco 7th May 1933. In Spanish.
List of Personnel 25th May 1933: Jefes & Oficers of the Army, Navy, Aviation, Civil Guard and Police, in the North Eastern Theatre of Operations, on the 25th May 1933, at the suspension of hostilities.
Additional Notes on Naval Ships in Use 1929-1932.
Note on the Air War Exploits of Col. Herbert Boy.
Further Notes on the End of the War The League of Nations.
References for The Leticia War
The "Football War" 1969
The "Football War" El Salvador vs. Honduras. Overview by Adrian J. English.Additional Notes on the Soccer War Additional information from Terry D. Hooker.
Oral Histories of the 100 Hours War Ten accounts of the action by the participants. By David E. Spencer.
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Logistics Officer, Maestranza
Civilian Reservist 1, Salvadoran Air Force
Civilian Reservist 2, Salvadoran Air Force
Civilian Volunteer with the National Guard
Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, TON
Cadet, Northern Theatre of Operations (TON)
Soldier, 1st Company 4th Bn TOO
Battalion Commander of the 11th Bn TOO
Company Commander 11th Battalion Eastern Operations Theater (TOO)
Soldier, Treasury Police, TOO
Maps
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Leticia War Large Map A Boundary and Treaty Lines (slow: 108K)
Leticia War Jumbo Map A Boundary and Treaty Lines (slower: 162K)
Leticia War Large Map B Air Force Bases Northern Theater (slow: 96K)
Leticia War Large Map C Main Towns and Garrisons (slow: 41K)
Leticia War Large Map D River Putumayo and Garrison (slow: 46K)
Leticia War Large Map E Position at Puca Urco (slow: 99K)
Leticia War Large Map F Columbian AF Bombs (slow: 88K)
"Football War" Large Map G Attack on Nueva Ocotepeque (slow: 76K)
"Football War" Large Map H Eastern Front (slow: 80K)
This work is dedicated to our friend and fellow researcher Jürg Meister in gratitude for his help and advice that has been forthcoming, and much appreciated, from his pen during a period of many years.
T.D.H / A.J.E. / D.E.S.
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