may 19, 1986 - 1986 Beirut clashes
Description:
Exactly one year after the first battle, on 19 May 1986, heavy fighting erupted again. Bolstered by newly received heavy weaponry (including Soviet-made artillery pieces[8] and T-55A tanks[9] loaned by Syria), Amal tightened its siege on the camps. Many ceasefires were announced but most of them did not last more than a few days.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 19, 1986
Now
~ 39 years ago