Battles of La Güera and Tichla (1975 AD)

Battles of La Güera and Tichla (Side A vs Polisario Front) took place in 1975 AD during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

Year: 1975 AD
Date: 1975-12-22
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Western Sahara War
Side B: Polisario Front
Commanders (A): Mohamed Ould Bah Ould Abdelkader
Commanders (B): Mohamed Uld Emhamed, Mohamed Salek Uld Buceif
Casualties: approx. 20 killed 36 wounded (Mauritanian-Moroccan claim)96 killed 103 captured (Mauritanian-Moroccan claim)
Outcome: Mauritanian victory
Coordinates: 21.783°, -15.113°