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Baza


Battle Name : Baza

Date(s) : 04 November 1810

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

Although French infantry were in the vicinity only their cavalry were engaged in this foray.

Location

A town in Andalusia, to the north of the Sierra de Baza, about 50 miles north of Almeria. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,300

Casualties :
200 (15.38%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
9,000

Casualties :
1,500 (16.67%)