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OperationGordianKnot

1970–1970

In 1970, Portugal engaged in Operation Gordian Knot, a special operation, against Mozambique.

Era
1970–1970
SIDES
2
⚔ CONFLICT SPECIAL OPERATION

OperationGordianKnot

⚔ Portuguese Colonial War · 1961–1974 is part of this war
Portugal
VS
FRELIMO Mozambique
Start: 06.07.1970 End: 06.08.1970 Duration: 1 months 1 days Participants: 2 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Operation Gordian Knot
Date
1970–1970
Type
special operation
Duration
1 months 1 days
Participants
Portugal Mozambique
Parent War
Portuguese Colonial War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 2 participants
Portugal Portugal Primary
VS
Mozambique Mozambique Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature