. . . . "Siho and Kouprasith temporarily seize control of the government. Subsequently ousted by the United States Embassy. The Neutralist government forms as coalition with thePathet Lao, this coalition then dissolves.Phoumi Nosavanremoved from his post as Defense Minister." . "Both coups fail. After the first coup, thePathet Laoform a short-lived coalition with the Neutralists.North Vietnameseforces continue to use theHo Chi Minh Trail." . . "1964-04-18" . . . "attempted coup" . "another coup" . "coup d'\u00E9tat" . . "1964 coup" . . "Forces Arm\u00E9es Neutralistes" . "Supporters of Phoumi" . . "1964 Laotian coups" . "deposed by a right-wing military group" . "Royal Lao Army" . "Coup fails. Major Boua imprisoned. Training battalions led byPhoumi Nosavandissolved, leaving Phoumi without a command.Souvanna Phoumaabandons the Neutralists and allies with right-wing political factions." . . "seize Vientiane" . "1964-08-04" . "seized control of Vientiane" . . "1964 Laotian coups" . "April coup" . . "4 August 1964" . . . "1964" . . . . "secure the streets of Vientiane" . "attempted a coup" . . . "French Embassy" . "coup of 18 April 1964" . "Directorate of National Coordination" . . "18 April 1964" .