Battle of Wad Ras 1860
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 March 1860 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1860 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Hispano-Moroccan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Spain, Sharifian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.6350, -5.9063 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Wad-Ras took place on March 23, 1860 within the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-1860) that, together with the Battle of Castillejos and Tétouan, completed Spain's action in North Africa to reduce the hostilities of the Riffian bands against Ceuta.
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