Operation Royal Amethyst (1973 AD)

Operation Royal Amethyst (Side A vs PAIGC) took place in 1973 AD during Portuguese Colonial War.

Battle facts

Year: 1973 AD
Date: 1973-05-19
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Portuguese Colonial War
Side B: PAIGC
Commanders (A): Maj. Almeida Bruno, Cap. António Ramos, Cap. Matos Gomes, Cap. Raúl Folques
Commanders (B): Unknown
Casualties: approx. 10 killed 22 wounded 3 missing67 guerrillas killed (2 Cubans and 4 Mauritanians)
Outcome: Portuguese victory
Coordinates: 12.531°, -15.436°