Battle of Marash (953 AD)

Battle of Marash (Turkish National Movement & Kuva-yi Milliye vs Side B) took place in 953 AD during Arab–Byzantine Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 953 AD
Date: 0953-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
Side A: Turkish National Movement, Kuva-yi Milliye
Commanders (A): Arslan Bey, "Kılıç" Ali Bey
Commanders (B): Henri Gouraud, General Louis Albert Quérette, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Normand, Major Jean-François-Henri Corneloup, Captain Pierre-Jean Daniel André
Casualties: approx. 4,500 killed 500+ wounded (Including civilians)160 killed 280 wounded 170 missing
Outcome: Turkish victory French troops abandon Marash
Coordinates: 37.583°, 36.933°