Ogaden War (Ethiopian-Somali Conflict) (11 jul 1977 ano – 23 mar 1978 ano)
Descrição:
Where: Ethiopia/Somalia (Horn of Africa)
Who:
Ethiopia (new Marxist regime backed by USSR, Cuba)
Somalia (initially Soviet ally, then switches to U.S.)
Outcome:
Ethiopia wins with Soviet-Cuban help.
Importance:
Soviet loyalty shift causes Somalia to align with the U.S.
Shows USSR flexing hard in Africa.
Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
11 jul 1977 ano
23 mar 1978 ano
~ 8 months