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Uclés


Battle Name : Uclés

Date(s) : 13 January 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The town of Uclés was a trap into which the Spanish force withdrew. Victor commanding the French I Corps took full advanrtage of the situation. The vast majority of the Spanish 'casualties' were troops who surrendered.

Location

A town in central Spain about 50 miles southeast of Madrid. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
15,500

Casualties :
200 (1.29%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
12,354

Casualties :
7,327 (59.31%)