Английская Википедия:First Battle of Sidi Abu Arqub (1915)

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Шаблон:Infobox military conflict The First Battle of Sidi Abu Urqub took place between the Senussi's and Italy on May 13, 1915.

Background

an Italian battalion, hailing from the strategic Azizia region, embarked on a daring mission their objectif was to lift the siege, Between the Senussi and Italians in Tarhuna, more specifically in the Wadi Al-Kharrouba region.[1]

Battle

In a subsequent attempt by the Italian forces to rescue their besieged troops in Tarhuna, a smaller force departed from the Azizia region. At the Abu Urqub Mountain, towering a thousand feet high, a remarkable battle unfolded on May 13, 1915, between the Italian forces and the mujahideen led by Masoud Al-Shweik. The mujahideen achieved a clear victory, with most of the Italian forces being annihilated, and around 200 Italian prisoners were captured.[2][1]

Aftermath

Following the battle, the Italian prisoners were taken into captivity, marking a significant victory for the mujahideen and highlighting the resilience of their defense in the face of Italian attempts to rescue their besieged forces.[1]

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