Battle of Bab El Bekkouche (1958 AD)

Battle of Bab El Bekkouche (Side A vs FLN) took place in 1958 AD during Algerian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1958 AD
Date: 1958-05-31
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Algerian War
Side B: FLN
Commanders (B): Si Ameur Mesbah
Casualties: approx. 600 killed (including 33 officers), two aircraft360 killed 240 civilians, mostly elders, children and women, were killed
Outcome: FLN victory
Coordinates: 35.749°, 1.548°