Battle of Al-Rahiba
Italian battle in Libya, year 1927 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Al-Rahiba was a military engagement between the Senussi order led by Omar al-Mukhtar and the Italians. The Senussi won a resounding victory against the Italians.
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Battle of Al-Rahiba | |||||||
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Part of Second Italo-Senussi War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Italy | Senussi | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Major Passi | Omar al-Mukhtar | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
12 officers 744 men | 350 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
6 officers killed 340 men killed | Unknown |
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