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In the town of Ocotal, near the Honduras border, a new batch of territorial militiamen celebrate the end of their training. In many border towns, the local militia is the only defense against Contra attack.

Contra guerrilla taking momentary respite in home of compesino inside Nicaragua.

Contra leader battles while his men keep watch.

Contra guerrillas inside Nicaragua.

Contra guerrillas praying before going out on operation inside Nicaragua.

Contra guerrillas inside Nicaragua, bogged down in the rain.

Contra guerrilla inside Nicaragua.

Contra Guerrillas moving out on an operation inside Nicaragua.

A Sandinista Army Reservist squad leader takes position while on patrol at a coffee plantation near the Nicaraguan/Honduran border to guard against FDN Contra attacks.

Commandant Nelson, walks point for the rebel patrol in the mountainous regions of Northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border.