Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 398 - The Kagera War: Part 4
Jan 26, 2026
A dramatic military series finale covering the Tanzanian advance, collapsed Ugandan defenses, and chaotic battles like Lukaya. Foreign interventions from Libya and the PLO create confusion and mismatched equipment on both sides. Retreats, traffic-jam collapses, and the capture of Entebbe lead to looting and political maneuvering. Long-term costs include economic strain, insurgency seeds, and shifting Ugandan leadership.
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Crocodile Nickname Banter
- Joe joked about naming crocodile soldiers 'Tactodile' after part three's crocodile mention.
- Tom and Nate proposed alternatives like 'Crocorators' and 'Crocmandos'.
Logistics, Not Just Weapons, Win Wars
- Libya's airlift dumped supplies at Entebbe but lacked a distribution system and logistics.
- Huge stockpiles sat unused, undermining Libya's intended military impact.
The False Alarm Airlift
- Tanzanians tricked an incoming Libyan plane into landing at their field and captured it.
- The diverted plane turned out to be a Belgian coffee flight, causing an embarrassing international incident.
