Chadian–Libyan War

1978 – 1987

Result Chadian and French victory

Libya under Muammar Gaddafi intervened in Chad's civil war and occupied the north of the country. Chadian forces drove the Libyans out in 1987 in the Toyota War, using fast pickup trucks.

Battles 3

1983 – 1984
Operation Manta Creation of the "Red Line"
February 13, 1986 – August 1, 2014
December 16, 1986 – September 11, 1987
Toyota War Chadian and French victory Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Prefecture François Mitterrand, Hissène Habré, Idriss Déby

Key commanders

France 5

Libya 3

Chad 3

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 2