Invasion Of Algiers
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Combatants | Spain |
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ID | 2480087 |
About Invasion Of Algiers
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.