Battle of Guadalmesí explained

Conflict:Battle of Guadalmesí
Partof:Reconquista
Date:April 8th, 1342
Place:Guadalmesí, Strait of Gibraltar
Result:Castilian–Portuguese victory
Combatant1: Crown of Castile
Kingdom of Portugal
Combatant2: Marinid Sultanate
Commander1: Alfonso XI of Castile
Commander2: Abu al-Hasan Ali
Strength1:Unknown
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Heavy

The Battle of Guadalmesí (1342) was a naval battle between the Kingdom of Castile, with the support of the Kingdom of Portugal, against the Marinid Sultanate.

Background

After the Battle of Getares on April 8th, 1340, where the Castilian fleet suffered a setback, the Christian forces, supported by the Kingdom of Portugal and the Republic of Genoa, rearmed and prepared for a decisive engagement. The Castilian and Portuguese fleets sought to regain control of the Strait and support the ongoing siege of Algeciras.[1]

The Battle

On April 8th, 1342, the combined Castilian and Portuguese fleet confronted the Marinid forces in Guadalmesí. The Christian forces, having received reinforcements and naval support, achieved a decisive victory over the Marinid fleet.

Aftermath

The victory at Guadalmesí allowed Alfonso XI of Castile to proceed with the siege of Algeciras, which eventually led to the city's capture.

See also

Notes and References

  1. López Fernández . Manuel . 2018 . Guadalmesí y Palmones: la influencia de dos batallas en la conquista de Algeciras (1342-1343) . E-Strategica: Revista de la AIHM (Siglos IV-XVI) . 2 . 63–88 . 2530-9951.