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Collioure


Battle Name : Collioure

Date(s) : 20 December 1793

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Spanish & Portugese] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Not only were they outnumbered but the French troops had poor discipline. Although total casualties looks high many simply surrendered.

Location

A town in southern central France on the coast road 16 miles southeast of Perpignan. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
4,000 (80.00%)

Coalition Forces [Spanish & Portugese]

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
300 (3.75%)