Battle of Jolo (1974 AD)

Battle of Jolo (Moro National Liberation Front vs Armed Forces of the Philippines) took place in 1974 AD during Moro conflict.

Battle facts

• Year: 1974 AD
• Date: 1974-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Moro conflict
• Side A: Moro National Liberation Front
• Side B: Armed Forces of the Philippines
• Commanders (A): Nur Misuari – MNLF Leader
• Commanders (B): Ferdinand Marcos – Commander-in-Chief, – 14th Infantry Battalion leader
• Casualties: approx. 21 killed19–250 killed 1–2 F86 destroyed 4 helicopter damaged
• Outcome: Philippine government pyrrhic victory Philippine Armed Forces regain control of Jolo, Sulu. Jolo municipality suffers heavy damage 40,000 civilians rendered homeless
• Coordinates: 5.983°, 121.133°

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