Invasion of Algiers (1775)
The Invasion of Algiers was a massive amphibious attempt in July 1775 by the Spanish to seize the city of Algiers. King Charles III ordered an invasion of Algiers led by Alexander O'Reilly, who commanded a combined military and naval expedition of nearly fifty ships and more than twenty thousand troops. The assault was a spectacular failure and the campaign proved a humiliating blow to the Spanish military revival.
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Invasion of Algiers (1775)
The Invasion of Algiers was a massive amphibious attempt in July 1775 by the Spanish to seize the city of Algiers. King Charles III ordered an invasion of Algiers led by Alexander O'Reilly, who commanded a combined military and naval expedition of nearly fifty ships and more than twenty thousand troops. The assault was a spectacular failure and the campaign proved a humiliating blow to the Spanish military revival.
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La expedición contra Argel fue ...... resurgimiento militar español.
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The Invasion of Algiers was a ...... the Spanish military revival.
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Алжирская экспедиция 1775 года ...... проведенная в июле 1775 года.
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2,000 prisoners
2,000 wounded
500-800 killed
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*Regency of Algiers
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
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1775-07-08
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Decisive Algerine victory
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20,000 - 30,000
20,000 soldiers, sailors and marines
230 transports.
50 warships
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La expedición contra Argel fue ...... resurgimiento militar español.
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The Invasion of Algiers was a ...... the Spanish military revival.
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Алжирская экспедиция 1775 года ...... проведенная в июле 1775 года.
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Expedición contra Argel de 1775
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Invasion of Algiers (1775)
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Алжирская экспедиция (1775)
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Invasion of Algiers
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