Military & Warfare

Yusuf Karamanli's Forces Attack Derna

Forces led by Yusuf Karamanli of Tripoli launched an assault on the city of Derna, aiming to reclaim control from American forces. The attack stemmed from ongoing tensions between the United States and the Barbary States over tribute payments and piracy in the Mediterranean. Derna had been occupied by American troops following earlier confrontations, and it was essential for Tripolitan interests to regain this significant coastal stronghold.

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