Expedition of the Col des Beni Aïcha 1837
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 May 1837 – 19 May 1837 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1837 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Algeria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | French conquest of Algeria | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 36.7348, 3.5796 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Expedition of the Col des Beni Aïcha, or the Expedition of Thénia, or simply Beni Aïcha Expedition, was an expedition in May 1837, during the French conquest of Algeria. This event pitted the troupes coloniales under Colonel Maximilien Joseph Schauenburg against the troops of Beni Aïcha of the Igawawen.
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