Battle of Al Mahbes

When

12 Jan 1985

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

27.42° N, 9.05° W

Description

1985 battle

The Battle of Mahbes was fought on 12 January 1985 during the Western Sahara War. As part of its Grand-Maghreb offensive, the Polisario Front, with heavy means, broke through the wall of sand defended by the Royal Moroccan armed forces.

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• Western Sahara War31 Oct 1975 · War of independence · Deaths 17,000