South African Border War
1966 CE – 1990 CE
South Africa fought Namibian and Angolan forces — with Cuban and Soviet support — in one of the Cold War's largest proxy conflicts. The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale helped end both the war and apartheid.
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South African Border War
1966 CE – 1990 CESouth Africa fought Namibian and Angolan forces — with Cuban and Soviet support — in one of the Cold War's largest proxy conflicts. The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale helped end both the war and apartheid.
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