Battle of Cape Cherchell (1937 AD)

Battle of Cape Cherchell (Side A vs 22px Nationalist Spain) took place in 1937 AD during Spanish Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1937 AD
• Date: 1937-09-07
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Spanish Civil War
• Side B: 22px Nationalist Spain
• Commanders (A): 22px Miguel Buiza Fernández-Palacios
• Commanders (B): 22px Manuel Vierna Belando
• Casualties: approx. 2 cargo ships1 heavy cruiser seriously damaged
• Outcome: Nationalist victory Republican shipping disrupted in the Mediterranean Sea
• Coordinates: 36.907°, 2.203°

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