Larache expedition 1765
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1765 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Franco–Moroccan conflicts | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 35.1833, -6.1500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Expedition of Larache occurred in June 1765 when French Navy Marines attempted to invade the Moroccan city of Larache following a bombardment of Salé and Rabat. It is an example of the sporadic failure of Western arms against local forces in colonial campaigns.
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