Battle of Benghazi (1911) 1911
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 November 1911 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1911 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Libya | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Italo-Turkish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 32.1206, 20.0862 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Benghazi occurred during the Italo-Turkish War when the Kingdom of Italy attacked and took possession of the major cities of the Ottoman Empire's North African Tripolitania province, now Libya. Benghazi was one of the five strategic cities captured and held by the Italians during the entire length of the war.
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