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Roda
Battle Name : Roda
Date(s) : 05 March 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After his unfortunate defeat at Altafalla General Baron Eroles rebuilt his force. Meeting a mixed French/Italian force of equal strength he defeated them with very little loss. Though his force was small his activities succeeded in tying down over half of the French Army of the Ebro and annoying Napoleon.
Location
A mountain village in Aragon, northern Spain, about 45 miles north of Lleida. (Spain)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (20.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
