| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MECCA | City captured by the Ottoman Turks in 1517 |
| SAIGON | City captured by the French in 1859 |
| ORAN | City captured by the French in 1831 |
| TRIPOLI | City captured by the Allies in January 1943 |
| ORAN | North African city captured by the Allies in 1942 |
| OPORTO | City captured by the Moors in the 8th century |
