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Battle of Togoruba
Part of Eritrean War of Independence
Battle of Togoruba is located in Eritrea
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Togoruba
Battle of Togoruba (Eritrea)
Date15 March 1964
LocationTogoruba, Eritrea
Result ELF victory
Belligerents
Flag of Eritrea 1952 Eritrean Liberation Front Flag of Ethiopia (1897) Ethiopian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of Eritrea 1952 Mohamed Ali Idris Unknown
Casualties and losses
19 killed 84 killed
Many wounded

The Battle of Togoruba took place on 15 March 1964, and was the first battle of the Eritrean War of Independence which involved the Ethiopian army instead of a Police unit. In the Battle, an Eritrean Liberation Front unit led by Mohamed Ali Idris was able to defeat the Ethiopian Army. The ELF suffered 19 dead, while the Ethiopian Army suffered 84 dead and many wounded.

Sources[]

"From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)". http://www.nharnet.com/Editorials/TodayinEriHistory/NharnetTeam_Jan13.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-28. 

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