Battle of Tetuan
Part of the Spanish-Moroccan War (1859)
The battle painted by Mariano Fortuny - a collection of Morohashi Modern Art Museum
Location Near Tetouan, Morocco Result Spanish victory
Combatants
Moroccan Army	Spanish Army of Africa
Commanders
	Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan

The Battle of Tetuan was a battle fought near Tetouan, Morocco between the Spanish Army of Africa and the Moroccan Army in 1860. The battle was part of the Spanish-Moroccan war of 1859-1860. Combatants Morocco Spain Commanders Mohammed IV of Morocco Juan Prim Leopoldo ODonnell Strength 40,000 140,000 Casualties 6,000 dead or wounded 4,000 dead or wounded The Spanish-Moroccan War of 1859, known as the African War in Spain (Spanish: La Guerra de África), was a war... Image File history File links Battle_of_Tetuan. ... Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo,(1871-1949), was a Spanish born fashion designer, opened his couture house in 1906 and continued until 1946. ... Tétouan (Arabic: Titwan or Tittawen) is the capital and cultural centre of the region Tanga (Tangiers) in the north of Morocco. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Morocco. ... Military branches: Royal Armed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), Gendarmerie, Auxiliary Forces Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 8,393,772 (2002 est. ... Image File history File links Spain1785. ... The Spanish Army of Africa was a Spanish field army that garrisoned Spanish Morocco until Moroccos independence. ... Tétouan (Arabic: Titwan or Tittawen) is the capital and cultural centre of the region Tanga (Tangiers) in the north of Morocco. ... The Spanish Army of Africa was a Spanish field army that garrisoned Spanish Morocco until Moroccos independence. ... Military branches: Royal Armed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), Gendarmerie, Auxiliary Forces Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 8,393,772 (2002 est. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Combatants Morocco Spain Commanders Mohammed IV of Morocco Juan Prim Leopoldo ODonnell Strength 40,000 140,000 Casualties 6,000 dead or wounded 4,000 dead or wounded The Spanish-Moroccan War of 1859, known as the African War in Spain (Spanish: La Guerra de África), was a war...

Background

The battle resulted in the victory of the Spanish troops and the capture of the city of Tetouan.