Breaking News: Ethiopian–Somali Border War!!
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:51 am
The 1982 Ethiopian-Somali Border War occurred between the months of June and August of 1982, when Somali rebels with Ethiopian military support invaded central Somalia and captured several towns. The fighting was a catalyst for U.S. military assistance in Somalia, which brought a halt to the clashes.
1982 Ethiopian-Somali Border War
Date June–August 1982
Location Central Somalia
Result Somali victory
Belligerents
Ethiopia
Somali Salvation Democratic Front Somalia
Commanders and leaders
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
Somalia:
Commanders and leaders:
Siad Barre
Strength
Strength
10,000[1] Unknown
Somalia
1982 Ethiopian-Somali Border War
Date June–August 1982
Location Central Somalia
Result Somali victory
Belligerents
Ethiopia
Somali Salvation Democratic Front Somalia
Commanders and leaders
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
Somalia:
Commanders and leaders:
Siad Barre
Strength
Strength
10,000[1] Unknown
Somalia