Operation Protea
Operation Protea was a military operation during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War in which South African Defence Forces (SADF) destroyed a number of South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) bases in Angola. During the operation, which took place from 23 August to 4 September 1981, up to 5,000 SADF soldiers occupied Cunene province, Angola.
| Operation Protea | |
|---|---|
| Part of the South African Border War | |
| Location | Xangongo Ongiva Cahama Operation Protea (Angola) |
| Objective | To destroy SWAPO's military forces and logistical supply lines in the central theatre of southern Angola at Xangongo and Ongiva by means of ground and air operations. |
| Date | 23 August – 2 September 1981 |
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