First Gulf of Sidra offensive 2011
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 26 March 2011 – 30 March 2011 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2011 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Africa) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Libyan Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 31.5000, 18.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Gulf of Sidra offensive was the second major rebel offensive of the Libyan Civil War. It was mounted by anti-Gaddafi forces immediately after their victory in the Battle of Ajdabiya. The offensive was meant to have the rebel forces quickly reach Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte.
The operation was initially a success with the rebels taking almost 300 kilometres (190 miles) of coast along the Libyan Coastal Highway in just two days. However, by day three into the rebel advance, loyalist troops stopped their advance and the rebels were forced to retreat to their starting positions.
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