Battle of Dead Road
History of Angola
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| | 1976 | Neto, Antonio Agostinho | |
| 10th Nov 400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his government is officially recognized by the OAS |
| 1976 | Roberto, Holden Alvaro | |
| 10th Nov 400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his government is officially recognized by the OAS |
| 10th Nov The Battle of Quifangondo, battle of Dead Road, the final battle of the Angolan War of Independence (1961-1975) |
| 10th Nov The Cubans arrive in the area of Luanda on the eve of the battle, their superior equipment included canons, mortars and the infamous Katyushas, multiple rocket launchers with 48 launchers, giving the MPLA victory |
| 10th Nov The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire |
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