Battle of Omal
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Battle of Omal | |||||||
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Part of Eritrean War of Independence | |||||||
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1 killed | Unknown |
The Battle of Omal was the second battle in the Eritrean War of Independence, and took place on 14 September 1961.[1] In the battle, Ethiopian police units attempted to avenge the defeat in the Battle of Adal, but after a fierce battle they retreated.[2] The Battle of Omal was the first battle where the ELF lost a soldier, Mohammed Fayd.[2]
References
- ^ "GOLDEN JUBILEE (September 01, 1961 - September 01, 2011)". Farajat English Page. 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ a b "From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)". NHarnet.net. 13 January 2005. Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 6 December 2018.