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Villagarcia
Battle Name : Villagarcia
Date(s) : 11 April 1812
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
Contact between these two entirely cavalry forces resulted in a defeat for the slightly outnumbered French.
Location
A village 7 miles northwest of Llerena on the road to Badajoz. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,100
- Casualties :
- 189 (17.18%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,400
- Casualties :
- 51 (3.64%)
