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'''Operation Klipklop''' occurred during the [[South African Border War]] between the [[Republic of South Africa]] and [[SWAPO]]. The operation began at first light on the 30 July 1980 when South African forces attacked SWAPO facilities in [[Angola |
'''Operation Klipklop''' occurred during the [[South African Border War]] between the [[Republic of South Africa]] and [[SWAPO]]. The operation began at first light on the 30 July 1980 when South African forces attacked SWAPO facilities in [[Angola.<ref name=Steenkamp>{{cite book|last=Steenkamp|first=Willem|title=South Africa's border war, 1966-1989|year=1989|publisher=Ashanti Pub.|location=Gibraltar|isbn=0620139676}}</ref>{{rp|94}} The objective was a [[People's Liberation Army of Namibia|PLAN]] logistics base at the town of Chitado, 5 km from the Namibian border and 35 km east of [[Ruacana]], with the aim of disrupting motar attacks on the Ruacana hydro-electric scheme.<ref name=Steenkamp/>{{rp|94}} Supported by [[Aérospatiale Alouette III|Alouette III]] attack helicopters, 80 men were dropped by helicopters close to the town. Twenty seven defenders, possibly PLAN or MPLA soldiers, died in the attack that followed with the SADF destroying the [[MPLA]] base in the town on their withdrawal.<ref name=Steenkamp/>{{rp|94}} This operation followed [[Operation Sceptic]] and preceded [[Operation Protea]]. |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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* Steenkamp |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Operation Klipklop | |
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| Part of South African Border War | |
| Location |   Chitado Ruacana Operation Klipklop (Angola) |
| Objective | PLAN logistics base at the town of Chitado |
| Date | 30 July 1980 |
Operation Klipklop occurred during the South African Border War between the Republic of South Africa and SWAPO. The operation began at first light on the 30 July 1980 when South African forces attacked SWAPO facilities in [[Angola.[1]: 94 The objective was a PLAN logistics base at the town of Chitado, 5 km from the Namibian border and 35 km east of Ruacana, with the aim of disrupting motar attacks on the Ruacana hydro-electric scheme.[1]: 94 Supported by Alouette III attack helicopters, 80 men were dropped by helicopters close to the town. Twenty seven defenders, possibly PLAN or MPLA soldiers, died in the attack that followed with the SADF destroying the MPLA base in the town on their withdrawal.[1]: 94 This operation followed Operation Sceptic and preceded Operation Protea.
Further reading
- Steenkamp, Willem (1989). South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. Gibraltar: Ashanti Pub. ISBN 0620139676.
References
- ^ a b c Steenkamp, Willem (1989). South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. Gibraltar: Ashanti Pub. ISBN 0620139676.
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