Event Libyan-Egyptian War

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Was a short border war fought between Libya and Egypt.

Chronology

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  • August 1977: End of Libyan raid to the town of Sallum.
  • July 1977: A substantial Egyptian mechanised force (possibly as large as two divisions) advanced into Libya along the coast towards the town of Musaid. Aside from a few tank clashes, the Libyans retreated in face of the incursion.
  • July 1977: A Libyan tank battalion raided the town of Sallum.
  • August 1977: After advancing 24 kilometres into Libya, the Egyptians withdrew over the border.