Black September
September 6, 1970 – July 17, 1971 · Jordan
Result Jordanian victory
The Jordanian army fought Palestinian guerrillas who challenged King Hussein's rule. The army expelled the PLO, which moved to Lebanon.
Palestine Liberation Organization
Jordan
Other
Strength and losses
Syria Strength 10,000 · Casualties 600 · Tanks 300
- Strength
- 65,000–74,000
- Killed
- 537
- Killed
- c. 1,750
Battles and events 1
- Dawson's Field hijackings September 6, 1970
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