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Book Synopsis: The Estrada Plot would be a wonderful source for undergraduate lecture classes, as well as for history enthusiasts interested in a well-woven and well-researched tale of 'true crime' along the U.S.–Mexico border.—Julian F. Dodson, Journal of Arizona History
By 1926 the Mexican government of Plutarco Elías Calles had sparked widespread discontent with its radical social policies. Plots to overthrow the administration ran rampant. One of the strangest conspiracies arose within a clique of exiled Mexican military officers . . . in Hollywood.
Bill Mills takes readers inside the forgotten story of General Enrique Estrada and his Southern California army. Secretly gathering recruits from city barrios and Imperial Valley farms, Estrada and his staff of ex-generals not only built an invasion force but stockpiled an arsenal of small arms to supply it. Attempts to acquire armored vehicles and airplanes had moved forward when law enforcement got wind of the clandestine military activity. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, newly reorganized under J. Edgar Hoover, assigned a four-man team to unravel the plot. Racing against time, the agents pitted old-school legwork against Estrada's determination and, as the day of the invasion arrived, confronted the general's caravan fewer than ten miles from the Mexican border.
Packed with intrigue, The Estrada Plot is the unlikely true crime drama of how the early FBI foiled an invasion from within the United States.
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Discover the untold story of how the FBI thwarted a secret army and prevented the invasion of Mexico with "The Estrada Plot" book. This gripping tale of true crime along the U.S.–Mexico border is a must-read for history enthusiasts and a perfect resource for undergraduate lecture classes. Immerse yourself in the well-woven and meticulously researched account of the radical social policies that sparked widespread discontent in 1926.
Uncover the shocking conspiracy that originated in Hollywood, as General Enrique Estrada and his Southern California army clandestinely gathered recruits from city barrios and agricultural farms. As they amassed both an invasion force and a stockpile of small arms, their audacious plans were on the verge of becoming a reality. However, the newly reorganized Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the leadership of J. Edgar Hoover, was determined to put an end to this threat.
Witness the relentless efforts of a dedicated four-man FBI team as they race against time to dismantle the plot. From old-school investigative legwork to intense confrontations, these agents stood in the way of Estrada's invasion mere miles from the Mexican border. "The Estrada Plot" is filled with nail-biting intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Don't miss out on this unbelievable true crime drama that uncovers a forgotten chapter in American history. Join the story of how the early FBI, through their courage and resourcefulness, successfully thwarted an invasion from within the United States. Immerse yourself in "The Estrada Plot" and be captivated by this riveting account. Order your copy now and experience history like never before.
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