Bombardment of Mogador
The Bombardment of Mogador took place August 15–17, 1844, when French Navy forces under the Prince de Joinville attacked the Moroccan city of Mogador, modern Essaouira, and the island facing the city, Mogador island. The campaign was part of the Franco-Moroccan War.
| Bombardment of Mogador | |||||||
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| Part of the Franco-Moroccan War | |||||||
The attack of Mogador by the French fleet, painting by Serkis Diranian. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| France | Morocco | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| François d'Orléans |
Laarbi Torres Omar Laalaj † Ahmed ben al-Shiker | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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15 warships 1,200 soldiers |
400-500 troops ~120 cannons | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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14 killed 64 wounded |
200 killed 160 captured | ||||||
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