Battle of Sierra Bullones
Appearance
Battle of Sierra Bullones | |||||||
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Part of Hispano–Moroccan War (1859–1860) | |||||||
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
80 killed, 300 wounded | Unknown |
The Battle of Sierra de Bullones was the first big battle between Spain and Morocco during the Hispano-Moroccan War.
The battle was fought on December 9, 1859[1] when the Moroccan forces of Abbas bin Abd al-Rahman attacked the Spanish positions. The general Juan Zavala de la Puente, commander of the 2th Spanish division, went to the aid of the Spanish positions and managed to repel the attackers. His distinguished action earned him the title of marquis of Sierra Bullones. Also notable was the Barcelona-born soldier Enrique Bargés Pombo, who received the 1st class Laureate Cross of San Fernando.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Gómez Rodríguez, L. (2013). "La Sanidad Militar en la Guerra de África (1859-1860)". Sanidad Militar. 69 (2). Madrid: 127–133. doi:10.4321/S1887-85712013000200012. ISSN 1887-8571.
- ^ Real Academia de la Historia. "Enrique Bargés Pombo". Retrieved January 26, 2020.