Battle

Battle of Zanzur

20 Sep 1912 · 32.82° N, 13.01° E

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When
20 Sep 1912
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
32.82° N, 13.01° E
Description
1912 battle during the Italo-Turkish War

Battles of Zanzur (1912)

Battles that occurred during the Italo-Turkish War

The Battles of Zanzur or Battles of Janzur, were a series of battles that took place in 1911–1912 at Zanzur oasis, near Tripoli during the Italo-Turkish War. During the battles, the Italians unsuccessfully attacked the Turkish-Arab stronghold located approximately twelve miles from the Italian lines at Tripoli until finally achieving a victory on 20 September 1912.

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