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Battle of Guadalmesí
Part of Reconquista
Date April 8th, 1342 Location Guadalmesí, Strait of Gibraltar Result Castilian–Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Crown of Castile Kingdom of Portugal	Marinid Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Alfonso XI of Castile	Abu al-Hasan Ali
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	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.

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

• Reconquista
• Battle of Río Salado
• Siege of Algeciras (1342–1344)

Sources

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. ISSN 2530-9951.

• 1342 in Europe
• Conflicts in 1342
• Battles involving the Marinid Sultanate
• Naval battles involving Portugal
• Naval battles involving Castile
• Naval battles of the Reconquista