Battle of Carcappes

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Battle of Carcappes
Part of the Circum-Courlès War
Carcappes-1988-Rockets.jpg
MLRS units from the JSA 21st Artillery Regiment firing upon Ruzhite positions, 14 March 1988
Date12 – 15 March 1988
Location
Result Decisive Coalition victory
Belligerents

Ruzhite Empire

  • Nanjan volunteers
  • Lorican volunteers
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
AANEF - Southern Command Task Force Mecklenberg

The Battle of Carcappes (12 – 15 March 1988) was a military engagement fought between the coalition against the Ruzhite Empire. It ended with a decisive victory by the coalition, which pushed the Ruzhites on the counteroffensive.

It was one of the fiercest battles fought in the conflict, given the intense artillery barrages and bitter scenes of ground and urban warfare.

Background

The battle

12-13 August: Opening moves

14 August: Urban warfare

15 August: Capture of Paektu Point

Aftermath