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BattleofMutukula

1979–1979

In 1979, the Battle of Mutukula was fought between Tanzania and Uganda.

OUTCOME
DECISIVE VICTORY A
Era
1979–1979
SIDES
2
⚔ CONFLICT INTERSTATE WAR

BattleofMutukula

⚔ Uganda–Tanzania War · 1978–1979 is part of this war
Tanzania
VS
Uganda
Start: 21.01.1979 End: 22.01.1979 Duration: 1 days Participants: 2 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Battle of Mutukula
Date
1979–1979
Type
interstate war
Duration
1 days
Participants
Tanzania Uganda
Outcome
decisive victory a
Parent War
Uganda–Tanzania War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 2 participants
Tanzania Tanzania Primary
VS
Uganda Uganda Primary
03 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
🏆Decisive Victory — Side A
Side / CountryMilitaryCivilianDisplaced
Tanzania3——
Uganda14——
FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 2 deals
Year Weapon / Product Seller Buyer Type Value
1990 Buffel South Africa Uganda new-build —
2011 Tank T-90 Russia Uganda new-build $110 Mn
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature