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THE BATTLE OF LUKAYA: UGANDAN-TANZANIAN WAR - 1979
by Connaugh
The Battle of Lukaya was a battle in the Uganda–Tanzania War. It was fought in March 1979 around Lukaya, Uganda between Tanzanian and Ugandan government forces with Libyan and PLO assistance. Tanzania had briefly occupied the town but were driven out.
Mission:
Tanzanian Forces are to launch a counter-attack and retake Lukaya and then advance to Kampala and capture the town.
Tanzanian Forces:
2 x T55 platoons
1 x BTR-70 Mech Platoon
CSS of Repair, Medical, and Supply
Artillery of 2 batteries of 4 tubes each
Ugandan and Libyan Forces are equipped with T-55 Tanks, AMX13 Tanks, and Infantry with anti-tank weapons.