Operation Lucky Alphonse was a failed British Armed Forces operation that occurred during the EOKA insurgency in Cyprus.[1] The British military sustained more than 30 casualties.[2]
Operation Lucky Alphonse | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | EOKA | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Brigadier Geoffrey Baker | Georgios Grivas | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000 - 20,000 | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
20-25 KIA 15 WIA | Unknown |