Siege of Medina Fort 1857
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 April 1857 – 18 July 1857 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1857 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Mali | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 14.3761, -11.3683 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Fort Medina took place in 1857 at Médine, on the left bank of the Senegal River in present-day Mali. The Toucouleur forces of Omar Saidou Tall unsuccessfully besieged native and French colonial troops commanded by Paul Holle. After 97 days of siege, a relief force under French Governor Louis Faidherbe lifted the siege and forced the Toucouleur army to retreat.
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