After the killing of nine European workers in Casablanca, French warships bombarded the city on August 2nd, 1907 in response. Later they were compelled to commit 15,000 troops to garrison Casablanca and ensure the safety of French citizens.
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1907: French Warships Bombarded Casablanca
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