Operation Green Sea

November 22, 1970 · Conakry

Portuguese forces and Guinean exiles raided Conakry, the capital of Guinea. They freed Portuguese prisoners but failed to overthrow President Sékou Touré.

On the map Contemporaries

Estado Novo

Guinea

Portugal

African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde

António de Spínola military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 220
Ships: 3