Operación militar

Invasion of Algiers

8 jul 1775 · 36.78° N, 3.07° E

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Cuándo
8 jul 1775
Tipo
Operación militar
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36.78° N, 3.07° E
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1775 failed invasion of Algiers by Spain and Tuscany

Invasion of Algiers (1775)

Failed invasion of Algiers by Spain and Tuscany in 1775

The invasion of Algiers was a massive and disastrous amphibious attempt in July 1775 by a combined Spanish and Tuscan force to capture the city of Algiers, the capital of the Regency of Algiers. The amphibious assault was led by Spanish general Alexander O'Reilly and Tuscan admiral Sir John Acton, commanding a total of 20,000 men along with 74 warships of various sizes and 230 transport ships carrying the troops for…

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