Bazilio Olara-Okello vs Mariano Arista

Olara-Okello fought in the Uganda-Tanzania War (1978-1979) as a commander in the Uganda National Liberation Army. He participated in the overthrow of Idi Amin, contributing to the eventual capture of Kampala by Tanzanian and Ugandan rebel forces.

Bazilio Olara-Okello led the military coup that overthrew President Milton Obote in July 1985. As a senior general in the Uganda National Liberation Army, he orchestrated the takeover, which ended Obote's second presidency and installed a military junta.

Following the coup, Olara-Okello briefly served as Head of State of Uganda from July to August 1985. He then handed over power to Tito Okello, who became president, while Olara-Okello remained a key military figure in the junta.

After Museveni's National Resistance Army captured Kampala in January 1986, Olara-Okello fled into exile. He lived in Sudan and later returned to Uganda, but remained politically marginalized.

Arista was appointed commander of the Mexican Army of the North at the start of the Mexican-American War. He was responsible for defending the northern frontier against U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor.

Arista commanded Mexican forces at the Battle of Palo Alto, the first major engagement of the Mexican-American War. His army was defeated by U.S. forces using superior artillery, forcing a retreat.

Arista's forces were defeated again at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. The U.S. Army captured his personal papers and artillery, leading to his removal from command and a court-martial.

Arista was elected president of Mexico in 1851, succeeding Jos

Arista was overthrown by a conservative revolt led by Antonio L