The African War Stories Archive

SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR

45 years ago...

14 Jul 1981 Ruacana

SWAPO PLAN attack on Ruacana Village. The enemy fire was very inaccurate and they hastily fled across the border. The follow-up action did not capture enemy cadres, but much equipment was seized

RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

55 years ago...

14 Jul 1971 Nangade

Operation "ORIENTE ORANGE" began, and was carried out in two phases: Operation "LIGHT ORANGE" , a resupply column from Nangade to Palma, and Operation "DARK ORANGE", transport of paratroopers from Nangade-Pundanhar and return to Nangade. This Operation was carried out by 2 combat groups from CCAÇ 3309 , and 1 Combat Group from CART 2745 and 1 Combat Group from CCAÇ Mocímboa da Praia.