Palestro Ambush (1956)

Palestro Ambush (FLN vs French Republic) took place in 1956 during Algerian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1956
• Date: 18 May 1956
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Algerian War
• Side A: FLN
• Side B: French Republic
• Commanders (A): unknown
• Commanders (B): Hervé Artur
• Casualties: Unknown Estimated 1 killed (FLN), 17 killed 3 prisoners killed 1 prisoner released Total: 20 killed 1 wounded (French Republic)
• Outcome: FLN victory French unit destroyed
• Coordinates: 36.614°, 3.565°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Palestro Ambush · Wikidata entry