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Valladolid
Battle Name : Valladolid
Date(s) : 12 July 1808
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
General Cuesta's amazingly inept handling of his newly formed Army of Castile placed them in a single rank with a river at their backs and only one bridge for retreat. After a very brief action the Spanish were routed and the French took the city of Valladolid.
Location
A village to the northeast of the present city of Valladolid. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 42 (0.70%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (10.00%)
