Battle of the Beaufort 1982
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 June 1982 – 7 June 1982 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1982 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Lebanon | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | 1982 Lebanon War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.3261, 35.5319 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Beaufort was fought between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on June 6, 1982, over Beaufort Castle, Lebanon. It was one of the first clashes of the 1982 Lebanon War and resulted in the IDF capturing the castle.
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