Bombardment of Mogador (1844)

Bombardment of Mogador (France vs Morocco) took place in 1844 during Franco-Moroccan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1844
• Date: 15 August 1844
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Franco-Moroccan War
• Side A: France
• Side B: Morocco
• Commanders (A): François d'Orléans
• Commanders (B): Laarbi Torres 10px, Omar Laalaj, Ahmed ben al-Shiker
• Casualties: 14 killed 64 wounded (France), 200 killed 160 captured (Morocco)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 31.513°, -9.770°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Bombardment of Mogador · Wikidata entry