Third Battle of Ardghate

Third Battle of Ardghate
Part of the Calsean War
Members of the Cananganamese 14th Platoons marching
Date June 9, 1891 Location Ardghate, Cananganam Result Cananganamese Victory
Belligerents
Cananganam	Mujansa
Commanders and leaders
Lieutenant Hakhā́ñā Lieutenant Gā́ḍhā	Captain Siñátse
Units involved
Army of Cananganam 3rd Platoon 14th Platoon	Army of Mujansa 1st Ardhade Militia
Strength
208	421
Casualties and losses
8 wounded 4 dead	19 wounded 21 dead 182 captured

Background

See Calsean War

Battle

The Mujansan contingent of militiamen was organized to match to the city of Ardghate where they would restore control back to Mujansa. Despite the intent, two Cananganamese platoons guarded the settlement with a pre-arranged defensive position. The Mujansans were effectively ambushed by sudden artillery and rifle fire, resulting in a disorganized retreat eastward. Many of these men were captured over the next few days as Cananganamese troops under the 14th platoon gave chase. While many of the militia were captured, this had no overall effect on the entire campaign as many of these men were undrilled and had lacked combat experience.

Aftermath

While the results of the battle had no impact strategically, they were a significant hit to Mujansa's prestige in Nagu, isolating her potential ally Haboya resulting in a more contained conflict. Ardghate would be given up without a fight the next month following the advance of the Mujansan 1st Army through the region on their way to secure the vital port of A.