Battle of Melilla (1860) 1860
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 February 1860 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1860 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Hispano-Moroccan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Spain, Riffian people | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.2825, -2.9475 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The battle of Melilla took place in February 1860, during the Spanish-Moroccan War, when the Spanish garrison of Melilla suffered a fiasco caused by Riffian fighters outside the city.
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