Battle of Tichla (1979)

Battle of Tichla (Polisario Front vs Mauritania) took place in 1979 during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1979
• Date: 12 July 1979
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Western Sahara War
• Side A: Polisario Front
• Side B: Mauritania
• Commanders (A): Mohamed Abdelaziz
• Commanders (B): Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Louly
• Casualties: 90–150 killed 73 captured (Mauritania)
• Outcome: Polisario Front victory
• Coordinates: 21.610°, -15.000°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Tichla · Wikidata entry