Military operation

Battle of Formentera

1109 · 38.70° N, 1.45° E

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When
1109
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
38.70° N, 1.45° E
Description
1109 raid

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Battle of Formentera (1109)

Norwegian raid against a Balearic island

The Battle of Formentera (1109) was a part of a military campaign against the Muslims of the Balearic Islands. The raid was a huge success for the Norwegian Crusaders, facing low casualties. Islamic scholars have referred to the Norwegian raids in the region as part of a larger history of Islamic Spain.

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