Battle of Annual, Battle site in Morocco
The Battle of Annual was a significant confrontation between Spanish colonial forces and Berber combatants.
In July 1921, the Spanish army suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Rif guerrillas led by Abd el-Krim.
The battle marks an important part of Spanish and Moroccan history, influencing subsequent geopolitical dynamics.
Information about the battle is documented extensively on the English Wikipedia page.
Known as 'Disaster of Annual', it's one of the worst defeats in Spanish military history.
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Location
Part of
Rif War
GPS coordinates
35.12000,-3.58333
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:02
