Siege of Owerri
Battle in the Nigerian Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The siege of Owerri (October 15, 1968 – April 25, 1969) was a battle between Nigerian and Biafran forces in the Nigerian Civil War. The capture was a major victory for the Biafrans because the victory opened up telephone lines, enhanced road telecommunications, and showed that with stiff resistance, Biafra could defeat Nigerian forces.
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Siege of Owerri | |||||||
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Part of Nigerian Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Nigeria | Biafra | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
E.A. Etuk Ted Hamman † |
Timothy Onwuatuegwu Joseph Achuzie Ogbugo Kalu Azum Asoya Carl Gustaf von Rosen | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3,000 | unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,800-2,700 | unknown |
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