Battle of Wadi Marsit

The Battle of Wadi Marsit was a military engagement between the Senussi order and the Italians. The Senussi won a major victory against the Italians.

Battle of Wadi Marsit
Part of Senussi campaign
Date7 April 1915
Location
Mizda territory, Nafusa Mountains, Libya
Result Senussi victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Italy Senussi
Commanders and leaders
Colonel Ganinzi  (WIA)
Major Sartirana
Ahmed al-Sunni
Strength
1,400 men 400 men
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown
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