Battle of Derna (1912) 1912
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 March 1912 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | 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 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Italy, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.7556, 22.6377 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Derna, also known as the Battle of Sidi Abdullah (Arabic: معركة سيدي عبد الله), occurred near Derna on 3 March 1912, during the Italo-Turkish War. The battle took place between the Italians led by Luigi Capello and Ottoman-Senussi Forces led by Enver Pasha and Ahmed Sharif as-Senussi. Derna remained under Italy's control after the battle, while Italian prospects to advance into the interior were hindered by the fact that the Ottoman-Senussi remained in control of the Jebel Akhdar highlands.
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