Volta-Bani War (1915)

Volta-Bani War (Upper Senegal and Niger vs Anti-colonial coalition) took place in 1915 during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1915
• Date: November 1915
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Side A: Upper Senegal and Niger
• Side B: Anti-colonial coalition
• Commanders (A): François Clozel, Henri Maubert
• Commanders (B): Yisu Kote
• Casualties: 300 killed (Upper Senegal and Niger)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 12.463°, -3.460°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Volta-Bani War · Wikidata entry