They also failed to disconnect phone lines into the palace, which allowed Diem to call for aid from loyal units.
Not enough to take power, but enough to neutralize loyal units.
The coup was finally crushed by the police, military and paramilitary units loyal to the government.
The duo continued their runs for 30 minutes before units loyal to the president arrived and launched a counter-attack.
The remaining loyal units switched allegiance the next day.
The declaration of independence was opposed throughout Brazil by armed military units loyal to Portugal.
In July a unit loyal to the Provisional Government entered the town.
I dare not be prodigal with what loyal units are left me.
Then the rebels tried to surround the loyal units.
The next day French troops forced the loyal units to surrender.