3 March 1815
Siege of Algiers
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Algiers in United States of America. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
Sails away from Algiers after receiving assurances that piracy will end
Commands the Allied landings in French North Africa, indirectly securing the Mediterranean route to Egypt and the Suez Canal.
American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance
American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance
Provenance
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