Battle of Durrës (1939 AD)

Battle of Durrës took place in 1939 AD during Italian invasion of Albania.

Battle facts

Year: 1939 AD
Date: 1939-04-07
Era: Modern
Conflict: Italian invasion of Albania
Commanders (A): Alfredo Guzzoni, Giovanni Messe, Ettore Sportiello
Commanders (B): Abaz Kupi, Mujo Ulqinaku
Casualties: approx. 25 killed and 97 wounded, 400 casualties (Albanian claim)51 killed 4 patrol boats captured 1 coastal battery captured
Outcome: Italian victory
Coordinates: 41.313°, 19.446°