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.
| Battle of Guadalmesí | |||||||
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| Part of Reconquista | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Crown of Castile Kingdom of Portugal |
_(1554-1659).svg){kind=small} Marinid Sultanate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Alfonso XI of Castile |
Abu al-Hasan Ali | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||
Background
editAfter 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.[1]
The Battle
editOn 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.[1]
Aftermath
editThe victory at Guadalmesí allowed Alfonso XI of Castile to proceed with the siege of Algeciras, which eventually led to the city's capture.[1]