1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War

The Ethiopian–Somali Border War took place from June 1982 to August 1983, when Ethiopia launched a large-scale invasion of central Somalia. Backed by warplanes and armored units, Ethiopia deployed a 10,000-man force alongside thousands of Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) rebels.

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Ethiopian armored vehicles captured by the Somali army

A Somali army officer observes advancing Ethiopian armor

Ethiopian armored vehicles captured by the Somali army

A Somali army officer observes advancing Ethiopian armor

Notes from an Ethiopian officer on a planned attack in June 1982, examined by Somali Army intelligence. The Amharic text details troop movements, BTR formations, and a mined advance. The attack failed, and the officer was captured.

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Ethiopian armored vehicles captured by the Somali army		Commons
commons	image		A Somali army officer observes advancing Ethiopian armor		Commons
commons	image		Ethiopian armored vehicles captured by the Somali army		Commons
commons	image		A Somali army officer observes advancing Ethiopian armor		Commons
commons	image		Notes from an Ethiopian officer on a planned attack in June 1982, examined by Somali Army intelligence. The Amharic text details troop movements, BTR formations, and a mined advance. The attack failed, and the officer was captured.		Commons