First Battle of Amgala (1976 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1976 AD
Date: 1976-01-29
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: approx. 440 killed (Polisario claim) 400 killed (Algerian claim) 2 Killed, 16 wounded (Moroccan claim) 1 Moroccan F-5 aircraft shot down200 killed 106–118 captured (Moroccan claim)
Outcome: Moroccan victory Algerian withdrawal Second Battle of Amgala
Coordinates: 26.447°, -11.515°