Battle of Unaizah (1904) explained

Conflict:Battle of Unaizah
Partof:Saudi–Rashidi War
Date:March 1904
Place:Unaizah, Qassim region, Arabia
Casus:Saudi expansion on north
Result:Decisive Emirate of Nejd victory
Combatant1: Emirate of Ha'il Supported by:
Ottoman Empire
Combatant2: Emirate of Riyadh
Commander1: Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab
Commander2: Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Casualties1:370 killed
Casualties2:2 killed

The Battle of Unaizah (Arabic: معركة عنيزة) took place during the early stage of the Saudi-Rashidi War. Abdul Aziz captured Unaizah (Anaiza) in March 1904, killing 370 while losing only two men.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.san.beck.org/16-4-Arabia,Iraq.html#a4 Sanderson Beck. Arabia, Yemen and Iraq 1700-1950