Battle of Cassinga

May 4, 1978 · Cassinga

Result South African victory

South African paratroopers attacked a SWAPO camp at Cassinga in Angola, killing hundreds of people. The raid was controversial because many of the dead were civilians.

South Africa

SWAPO and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
370
Killed
3
Wounded
11
Missing
1

Cuba Strength 144–400 · Guns 4 · Vehicles 7