Historical Events tagged with "cuito cuanavale"
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Angolan and Cuban Victory at Cuito Cuanavale
Angolan and Cuban forces achieved a significant victory against South African troops at the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, which was one of the pivotal confrontations in the Angolan Civil War. The battle, featuring intense engagements between March and June, was marked by a combination of conventional warfare and guerrilla tactics. The Angolan government, supported by Cuban military advisors, sought to repel South African incursions meant to destabilize the region and support UNITA rebels. Their success shifted the balance of power in Southern Africa.
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