Battle of Derna (1805)

April 27 – June 12, 1805 · Derna

Result American victory

A small force of U.S. Marines and mercenaries led by William Eaton captured the city of Derna in Tripolitania. The victory helped bring the First Barbary War to an end.

United States

Ottoman Tripolitania

Strength and losses

United States Killed 2 · Wounded 3

Killed
68–78
Wounded
120