Battle of Zanzur

The Battle of Zanzur or Battle of Janzur, also known as the Battle of Sidi Abdel Jalil (Arabic: معركة سيدي عبد الجليل‎), occurred in Janzour in 1912 on the eighth day of June during the Italo-Turkish War. The battle took place between Italians and Ottoman forces and the Libyan resistance.

Battle of Zanzur
Part of the Italo-Turkish War
Date8 June 1912
Location
Janzour, Ottoman Empire (now Libya)
Result Italian victory[1]
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Italy  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Carlo Caneva
Strength
12,000[1] 14,000 Turks & Arabs[2]
Casualties and losses
320 killed 1,000-1,400 killed[1][2]

See also

References
  1. Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: P-Z. United States of America.
  2. "30 Sep 1912 - TURCO-ITALIAN WAR. THE BATTLE OF ZANZUR. OVER 1". Trove.nla.gov.au. 1912-09-30. Retrieved 2015-05-21.


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