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°
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