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Battle of Ansaba

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Battle of Ansaba
Part of Eritrean War of Independence
Battle of Ansaba is located in Eritrea
Battle of Ansaba
Battle of Ansaba
Battle of Ansaba (Eritrea)
DateAutumn 1963
Location
Result ELF victory
Belligerents
Eritrean Liberation Front  Ethiopian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mohammed Idris Haj  (DOW) Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 23 guns captured

The Battle of Ansaba took place in autumn of 1963, and was part of the Eritrean War of Independence. It was fought in Jengeren, North of Keren, In Anseba Region.

In the battle, the Eritrean Liberation Front successfully ambushed an enemy convoy heading from Keren to Halhal. In the battle, the ELF captured 23 guns, including a Bren light machine gun, as well as ammunitions. The ambush was led by Mohammed Idris Haj, who died of wounds he had received in the confrontation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)". Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2006-12-28.