Battles of Latrun (1948 AD)

Battles of Latrun (Side A vs Transjordan (AL)) took place in 1948 AD during 1948 Arab–Israeli War.

Battle facts

Year: 1948 AD
Date: 1948-07-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
Side B: Transjordan (AL)
Commanders (A): Shlomo Shamir, Mickey Marcus
Commanders (B): Habis Al-Majali
Casualties: approx. Bin Nun Alef: 72 killed 140 wounded 6 captured Bin Nun Bet: 44 killed 88 wounded Operation Yoram: 45+ killed 99 wounded 13 captured July 16: 23 killed July 18: 53–57 killedBin Nun Alef: 5 killed 6 wounded Bin Nun Bet: 12-20 killed Operation Yoram:: Several dozen casualties
Outcome: Decisive Jordanian victory Jordan captures East Jerusalem, including the Old City
Coordinates: 31.838°, 34.981°