Battle of Sierra Bullones


The Battle of Sierra de Bullones was the first big battle between Spain and Morocco during the Hispano-Moroccan War.

Battle

The battle was fought on December 9, 1859 when the Moroccan forces of Abbas bin Abd al-Rahman attacked the Spanish positions. The general Juan Zavala de la Puente, commander of the 2th Spanish division, went to the aid of the Spanish positions and managed to repel the attackers.

Aftermath

The Moroccan army fled in the direction of Castillejos, where a battle would also take place. His distinguished action earned him the title of marquis of Sierra Bullones. Also notable was the Barcelona-born soldier Enrique Bargés Pombo, who received the 1st class Laureate Cross of San Fernando.