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Santa Maura [Leucadia]


Battle Name : Santa Maura [Leucadia]

Date(s) : 22 March 1810 - 16 April 1810

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleonic non-specific engagements ,

Outcome : A victory for British Forces over Franco-Italian Forces

Type of battle : Land, Sea

Summary

The Royal Naval frigate H.M.S. Leonidas gave support to this amphibious action. The number of defenders includes 600 locally raised irregulars.

Location

A Greek island in the Ionian group about 50 miles southeast of Corfu. (Southern Adriatic)

Casualty figures

Franco-Italian Forces

Number engaged :
1,600

Casualties :
800 (50.00%)

British Forces

Number engaged :
1,300

Casualties :
44 (3.38%)