Battle of Jijiga

When

Sep 1977 – 5 Mar 1978

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

9.35° N, 42.80° E

Description

1977 battle between Somalia and Ethiopia

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1977–78 battle between Somalia and Ethiopia

The Battle of Jijiga was a series of battles that was part of the Ogaden War. The battles were fought in Jijiga, Ethiopia and was one the largest battles of the conflict. Following the capture of Jigjiga, Paul B Henze concluded that the Somali offensive into the Ogaden was one of the most skillful military operations the world had seen in years.

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• Ogaden War13 Jul 1977 · Interstate war · Deaths 30,000