OTD: August 26 #staycurious #history #SouthAfricanBorderWar #Apartheid #Omugulugwombashe

1966 – Start of the South African Border War
1966 marked the South African Border War's onset with the Battle at Omugulugwombashe. The conflict involved South Africa and allies versus African liberation movements. Guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency, and political dynamics characterized this protracted struggle. The war's impact resonated across southern Africa, influencing apartheid's end and regional stability.
Omugulugwombashe showcased the complexities of this conflict, merging political, ideological, and military elements.
Source:
Gleijeses, Piero. "Conflicting Missions: Havana, Washington, and Africa, 1959-1976." The University of North Carolina Press, 2002.