Battle of Porédaka 1896
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 November 1896 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1896 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Guinea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 10.7333, -12.0667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Porédaka (13 November 1896) was a minor engagement in which French colonial troops decisively defeated the last forces of the Imamate of Futa Jallon, after which Fouta Djallon was annexed into the French Colonial Empire.
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