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Elvas
Battle Name : Elvas
Date(s) : 22 June 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over British forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Two British regiments, 11th Ligt Dragoons and 2nd Hussars of the Kings German Legion, recently arrived in Spain were attacked when on outpost duty. Outnumbered by four French Dragoon Regiments they suffered 15% casualties before withdrawing.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- n/a
British forces
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 90 (15.00%)
