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Hostalrich


Battle Name : Hostalrich

Date(s) : 16 January 1810 - 12 May 1810

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Allies [Italians] over Spanish Garrison

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

This fairly lengthy siege was poorly supported in terms of guns only 6 being available to the Italian commander.

Location

A fortified town in the mountainous region of Catalonia about 35 miles northeast of Barcelona. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Allies [Italians]

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
n/a

Spanish Garrison

Number engaged :
1,200

Casualties :
311 (25.92%)