The Battle of Dakar (23 September to 25 September 1940) took place after Allied forces failed to persuade the Vichy French defenders of Dakar to allow them to peacefully enter the city.
Fra 23. september til 25. september 1940, blev Slaget om Dakar udkæmpet, da de allierede styrker ikke lykkedes at overtale Vichy franske forsvarere af Dakar at lade dem gå fredeligt ind i byen.