World / Angola / Kuando-Kubango / Menongue, 174 km from center Coordinates: 15°9'59"S   19°10'31"E

Cuito Cuanavale, a former government stronghold.


This city was a major stronghold for the angolan army during the period 1986-1988. At the time major battles were fought bettween the angolan army and the Unita rebels. Both parties had assistance from foreign countries.
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