Fall of Kampala (1979 AD)

Fall of Kampala (Palestine Liberation Organisation vs Uganda National Liberation Front) took place in 1979 AD during Uganda–Tanzania War.

Battle facts

Year: 1979 AD
Date: 1979-04-11
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Uganda–Tanzania War
Side A: Palestine Liberation Organisation
Side B: Uganda National Liberation Front
Commanders (A): Idi Amin, Dusman Sabuni, Juma Butabika, Mahmoud Da'as
Commanders (B): Mwita Marwa, John Butler Walden, Ben Msuya, David Oyite-Ojok
Casualties: approx. Dozens of Ugandan soldiers killed 500+ Ugandan soldiers captured Light Libyan casualtiesLight Tanzanian casualties 6+ UNLF soldiers killed
Outcome: Tanzanian–UNLF victory
Coordinates: 0.314°, 32.581°