Battle of Calueque

When

16 May 1988 – 27 Jun 1988

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

17.28° S, 14.54° E

Description

1988 battle

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1988 battle of the South African Border War in south-west Angola

The Battle of Calueque was a series of clashes between the South African Defence Force (SADF) and joint Cuban/ SWAPO/ FAPLA forces in south-west Angola during the South African Border War. The battle was significant in that it marked the largest direct clash between South African and Cuban forces during the conflict.

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