Siege of Oran (1790–1792)
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The siege of Oran was a military campaign launched by the Regency of Algiers, led by Muhammad el Kebir, against the Spanish garrison of Oran. The Algerians occupied the city after a siege that lasted from 1790 to 1792, ending the Spanish occupation that lasted for 300 years.
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Siege of Oran (1790–1792) | |||||||
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Oran in 1750 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Regency of Algiers | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Mohammed el Kebir | Juan de Courten | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
30,000 men | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy |
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