Mao Tse-Tung2 March 1969
The Chinese occupy the Island of Damansky on the border with Russia in the North East. 23 Russian troops are killed
China · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Chinese occupy the Island of Damansky on the border with Russia in the North East. 23 Russian troops are killed
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