Operation Aztec
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Operation Aztec was a military operation launched by the Republic of Rhodesia against the communist backed insurgent group ZANLA, in Mozambique from 28 May to 2 June 1977. The successful operation resulted in the destruction of Mozambique's railway in Gaza Province, limiting the movement of enemy soldiers, and equipment from Mozambique to the Rhodesian border.
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Operation Aztec | |||||||
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Part of the Rhodesian Bush War (or Second Chimurenga) | |||||||
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24 Paratroopers 110 Selous Scouts 4 Hawker Hunters 4 Canberras 3 DC-3C (Paradak) 1 Reims Cessna (Lynx) | unknown | ||||||
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2 killed 1 DC-3C destroyed |
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