Battle of El-Moungar
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The Battle of El-Moungar was fought during the South-Oranese Campaign between a contingent of the French Army of Africa, mainly from the French Foreign Legion, and Moroccan tribesmen.
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Battle of El-Moungar | |||||||
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Part of South-Oranese Campaign | |||||||
Monument to the French Foreign Légionnaires who died during the Sud-Oranais Campaign | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Moroccan Berbers | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Captain Vauchez †, then Lieutenant Selchauhansen †, then Maréchal-des-logis Damien †, then Sergent-fourrier Tisserand (WIA), then Corporal Detz | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
148 Légionnaires 2 Mokhaznis 20 Spahis | 3,000 horsemen | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
38 dead, 49 wounded | Unknown |
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