Nouakchott raid (1976 AD)

Nouakchott raid (Side A vs Polisario Front) took place in 1976 AD during Western Sahara War.

Battle facts

Year: 1976 AD
Date: 1976-06-09
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Western Sahara War
Side B: Polisario Front
Commanders (A): Moktar Ould Daddah, Col. Ahmed Ould Bouceif, Lt-Col. Mohammed Khouna Ould Heydallah
Commanders (B): El-Ouali Mustapha Sayed
Casualties: approx. 4 killed, +10 injured100–200 killed
Outcome: Mauritanian victory First president of SADR El-Ouali Mustapha Sayed killed Polisario fighters were pushed back by Mauritanian army Polisario failed overthrow of the regime of Moktar Ould Daddah
Coordinates: 18.100°, -15.950°