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BATTLE // January 1, 1977

Battle of Massawa

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Overview

The First Battle of Massawa took place from 1977 to 1978 in and around the coastal city of Massawa. The port was besieged by the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) against the forces of Ethiopia and was one of two battles in and around the city.

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

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • НФОЭ3,000–6,000
    medium

Casualties

  • EPLF2,000
    medium

Commanders (2)

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