Battle of Fada

Overview

The Battle of Fada took place in northern Chad in 1987, and was a turning point of the Chadian–Libyan conflict.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

The Battle of Fada, fought in northern Chad in January 1987, marked a turning point in the Chadian–Libyan War. Commanded on the Chadian side by Hassan Djamous, the engagement pitted a Chadian force of roughly 3,000 against a Libyan force of approximately 1,200. Its outcome shifted the trajectory of the broader conflict, though specific results and subsequent operational consequences are not recorded in available sources.

Forces & casualties

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