Battle of Larache (1631) | |||||||
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Larache fortress in 17th century | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Spain | Republic of Salé | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Diego Ruiz de Colmenares † | Sidi M'Hamed al-Ayachi | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
600 men | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
436 or 600 killed | Unknown |
The battle of Larache occurred on February 7, 1631, when the forces of Sidi M'hamed el-Ayachi ambushed a detachment of the Spanish garrison of Larache.