Al-Shabaab overruns a Kenyan base at El Adde
On January 15, 2016, Al-Shabaab overran a Kenyan base at El Adde.
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The Event
On January 15, 2016, Al-Shabaab overran a Kenyan base at El Adde.
The Wider Campaign
The attack struck a Kenyan contingent serving in Somalia under the African Union mission; casualty estimates have differed.
The campaign in context
The engagement mattered for what it opened or blocked afterward. Its immediate result should be distinguished from the outcome of the larger war.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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