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 Italy5,000medium
- Ottoman Empire1,000medium
Kingdom of Italy fielded a 5.0 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Royaume d'Italie200medium
Commanders (4)
Kingdom of Italy
Carlo Canevageneral
Ottoman Empire
Enver Pashageneral
Mustafa Kemalmareşal
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