Battle

Johnson South Reef skirmish

14 Mar 1988 · 9.72° N, 114.28° E

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When
14 Mar 1988
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
9.72° N, 114.28° E
Description
1988 naval battle that took place between Chinese and Vietnamese forces
Naval
yes

Johnson South Reef skirmish

1988 Chinese naval victory over Vietnam

The Johnson South Reef skirmish took place on 14 March 1988 between military forces of China and Vietnam, on the Johnson South Reef in the Union Banks region of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea.

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