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Ordal
Battle Name : Ordal
Date(s) : 13 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Anglo-Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The night attack by Marshall Suchet's troops was greatly aided by the failure of the overall commander, Lord William Bentinck, to put out any patrols. Losses would have been higher but for the Spaniards determination and courage.
Location
A village in Catalonia, Spain, about 14 miles west of Barcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (2.50%)
Anglo-Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,808
- Casualties :
- 995 (26.13%)
