Battle of Smara (1979)

Battle of Smara (Polisario Front vs Side B) took place in 1979 during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1979
• Date: 5 October 1979
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Western Sahara War
• Side A: Polisario Front
• Commanders (A): Driss El Harti
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: According to Morocco: 1,085 dead; and 194 to 250 vehicles (Polisario Front), According to Morocco: 121 dead, wounded and prisoners. According to the Polisario: 1,269 dead; 1,200 wounded or missing; 42 prisoners; and 3 aircraft set on fire (side B)
• Coordinates: 26.739°, -11.670°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Smara · Wikidata entry