Siege of Medina Fort (1857 AD)

Siege of Medina Fort (French Empire & Khasso vs Toucouleur Empire) took place in 1857 AD during the French colonial wars.

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Year: 1857 AD
Date: 1857-07-18
Era: Modern
Conflict: the French colonial wars
Side A: French Empire, Khasso
Side B: Toucouleur Empire
Commanders (A): Paul Holle, Louis Faidherbe
Commanders (B): Omar Saidou Tall
Casualties: approx. 31 killed 95 wounded2,000 killed many wounded
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 14.376°, -11.368°

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Siege of Medina Fort (1857 AD)

Siege of Medina Fort took place in 1857 AD. French Empire & Khasso vs Toucouleur Empire. Approx. 31 killed 95 wounded2,000 killed many wounded casualties. Part of the French colonial wars. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.