Battle of Bab El Oued (1962)

Battle of Bab El Oued (French Republic vs OAS) took place in 1962 during Algerian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1962
• Date: 1962-04-06
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Algerian War
• Side A: French Republic
• Side B: OAS
• Commanders (A): Charles Ailleret
• Commanders (B): Raoul Salan
• Casualties: 15 killed 77 wounded (French Republic), 20 killed 60 wounded (OAS)
• Outcome: French government victory
• Coordinates: 36.791°, 3.050°

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