Wars, politics & history

Toyota War

from 16 December 1986 to 11 September 1987

Last phase of the Chadian–Libyan conflict. It takes its name from the Toyota pickup trucks used. It began on 16 December 1986 and lasted until 11 September 1987 (about 9 months). The setting was Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Prefecture. It was part of the Chadian–Libyan War. Those involved included history of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi, the Democratic Revolutionary Council, Chadian National Armed Forces and People's Armed Forces (Chad).

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