Battle of Bani Walid

When

8 Sep 2011 – 17 Oct 2011

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

31.77° N, 13.98° E

Description

2011 battle

2011 battle of the Libyan Civil War

The Battle of Bani Walid was a military operation in the Libyan Civil War conducted by anti-Gaddafi forces in September and October 2011, in an effort to take control of the desert city of Bani Walid from pro-Gaddafi forces. It began following days of force buildup on the part of the attackers, as well as skirmishes around the city.

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