Battle of Essien (oct 3, 1957 – oct 4, 1957)
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Geography: Village of Essien along the Algeria- Libya borderWarring Factions: Libya, FLN vs. France
Duration: October 3-4 1957; 2 days
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Description: Battle that took place during the Algerian War of Independence wherein French forces bombed the village of Essien in response to Algerian attacks on supply convoys. Libyan forces were deployed in response to the bombing and along with Algerian forces were able to force French forces to withdraw.
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Date:
oct 3, 1957
oct 4, 1957
~ 24 hours