Siege of Melilla (1774–1775) (1775 AD)

Siege of Melilla (1774–1775) (Kingdom of Spain vs Sultanate of Morocco) took place in 1775 AD during Spanish–Moroccan conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1775 AD
• Date: 1775-03-19
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Spanish–Moroccan conflicts
• Side A: Kingdom of Spain
• Side B: Sultanate of Morocco
• Commanders (A): Juan Sherlock, Florencio Moreno
• Commanders (B): Mohammed III, Tahar Fenis
• Casualties: approx. 600 killed or woundedUnknown
• Outcome: Treaty of Aranjuez
• Coordinates: 35.300°, -2.950°

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