Battle of Tobruk (1911) 1911
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 December 1911 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1911 | 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 | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.0761, 23.9614 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Tobruk (1911) or Nadura Hill Battle occurred on 22 December 1911 during the Italo-Turkish War for the control of the Nadura Hill near Tobruk (a city the Italians had occupied in October). The battle was a small engagement primarily known for the involvement and leadership of future Turkish president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
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