First Battle of El Djorf (1955 AD)

First Battle of El Djorf (Side A vs FLN) took place in 1955 AD during Algerian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1955 AD
Date: 1955-09-28
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Algerian War
Side B: FLN
Commanders (A): André Beaufre
Commanders (B): Chihani Bachir, Lazhar Cheriet, Laghrour Abbes, Adjel Adjoul
Casualties: approx. Few (French claim) 400–800 killed 1,500 wounded (Algerian claim)45 killed 40 wounded and captured (French claim) 60–70 killed 60–90 wounded (Algerian claim)
Outcome: FLN victory FLN leadership escapes French attack
Coordinates: 35.376°, 8.280°