Battle of Edchera (1958 AD)

Battle of Edchera (Spain & West Africa & France (1958) & Mauritania vs Morocco & Army of Liberation & Allied Sahrawi tribes) took place in 1958 AD during Ifni War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1958 AD
• Date: 1958-01-13
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Ifni War
• Side A: Spain, West Africa, France (1958), Mauritania
• Side B: Morocco, Army of Liberation, Allied Sahrawi tribes
• Commanders (A): Francisco Franco, Charles De Gaulle
• Commanders (B): Ben Hammu
• Casualties: approx. 190 dead 500 wounded 80 missing800–1,000 dead
• Outcome: * Franco−Spanish military victory Moroccan political victory Treaty of Angra de Cintra
• Coordinates: 26.976°, -12.620°

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