1968Event
Calabar captured by federal forces
Federal forces captured Calabar, consolidating control of southeastern coastal approaches.
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1968
Calabar captured by federal forces
Federal forces captured Calabar, consolidating control of southeastern coastal approaches.
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What happened
Federal forces captured Calabar, consolidating control of southeastern coastal approaches. The loss reduced Biafra's access to the sea and to minority areas.
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