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BATTLE // December 22, 1911

Battle of Tobruk

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Overview

The Battle of Tobruk (1911) or Nadura Hill Battle occurred on 22 December 1911 during the Italo-Turkish War for the control of the Nadura Hill near Tobruk. The battle was a small engagement primarily known for the involvement and leadership of future Turkish president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Kingdom of Italy5,000
    medium
  • Ottoman Empire1,000
    medium

Kingdom of Italy fielded a 5.0 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Royaume d'Italie200
    medium

Commanders (4)

Kingdom of Italy

Ottoman Empire

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