Battle of B'ir Kora

The Battle of B'ir Kora was a military engagement during the Toyota War. Fought between the Libyan army and the Chadian FANT on the morning of 19 March 1987, the battle saw the Chadians encircle and destroy several Libyan units.

B'ir Kora
Part of Toyota War
Date18–20 March 1987
Location
B'ir Kora, Chad
Result Chadian victory
Belligerents
Libya  Chad
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Hassan Djamous
Strength
1,500 unknown
Casualties and losses
800 killed
86 tanks destroyed
13 tanks captured
few
several trucks destroyed
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