Battle of Bir Anzarane (1979) 1979
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 August 1979 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1979 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Western Sahara War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Morocco, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.8934, -14.5527 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bir Anzarane was a significant military confrontation between the armed forces of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, represented by the Polisario Front, and the Moroccan Armed Forces. The confrontation took place in the oasis of Bir Anzarane, situated in Western Sahara, a territory that is the subject of a claim by both parties.
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Other battles of the Western Sahara War
- Battle of Ain Ben Tili (January 1976) 1976
- First Battle of Amgala 1976
- Second Battle of Amgala 1976
- Battle of Al Mahbes (1979) 1979
- Battle of Smara (1979) 1979
- Battle of Tan-Tan 1979
- Battle of Guelta Zemmur (1981) 1981
- Battle of Al Mahbes (1985) 1985
- Battles of Farsia and Oum Dreyga 1987
- Battle of Hausa 1989
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