Battle of Misrata (1912) 1912
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 July 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 | Italian invasion of Tripolitania | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Italy, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.3775, 15.0920 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Misrata was fought between Italian and Turkish forces on 9 July 1912 during the Italo-Turkish War. The battle was fought for control of the Tripolitanian town of Misrata, a major supply base for Ottoman forces.
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