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Figueras [2]
Battle Name : Figueras [2]
Date(s) : 03 May 1811
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
A rather half-hearted attempt by the Spanish to relieve the fortress, which at this time was not fully invested. The only good outcome was that they managed to get some gunners into the fortress.
Location
A fortress in the province of Catalonia, Spain, about 75 miles northeast of Barcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 400 (2.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,800
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (9.26%)
