Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-1860). Military conflict between Spain and the Sultanate of Morocco. "Battle of Wad-Ras" (23 March 1860). After conquering the city of Tetouan in February 1860, the Spanish expeditionary army under General Leopoldo O'Donnell advanced towards Tangier. On 23 March, troops led by Generals Echagüe, Ros de Olano and Prim defeated the Moroccan forces in the valley of Wad-Ras. Illustration by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1890.


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