What the records say
- When
- 20 Oct 2011
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 31.50° N, 18.00° E
- Description
- fought from 22 August to 20 October 2011 during the Libyan civil war
Second Gulf of Sidra offensive
The Second Gulf of Sidra offensive was a military operation in the First Libyan Civil War conducted by rebel anti-Gaddafi forces in August and September 2011 to take control of towns along the Gulf of Sidra in an effort to surround Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte, which was held by pro-Gaddafi forces.
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