First Battle of Amgala (1976)

First Battle of Amgala (Side A vs Polisario Front) took place in 1976 during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1976
• Date: 27 January 1976
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Western Sahara War
• Side B: Polisario Front
• Commanders (A): King Hassan II, Mohamed Ben Othman
• Commanders (B): Pres. Houari Boumediene, Lounès Arib
• Casualties: 440 killed (Polisario claim) 400 killed (Algerian claim) 2 Killed, 16 wounded (Moroccan claim) 1 Moroccan F-5 aircraft shot down (side A), 200 killed 106–118 captured (Moroccan claim) (Polisario Front)
• Outcome: Moroccan victory Algerian withdrawal Second Battle of Amgala
• Coordinates: 26.447°, -11.515°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on First Battle of Amgala · Wikidata entry