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Sobral
Battle Name : Sobral
Date(s) : 14 October 1810
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A battalion of Clausel's division of Junot's VIII Corps probing the lines of Torres Vedras was repulsed by the 1st Battalion 71st Foot.
Location
A village in the hills about 9 miles southeast of Torres Vedras, Portugal. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 120 (20.00%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 650
- Casualties :
- 67 (10.31%)
