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Benavente
Battle Name : Benavente
Date(s) : 29 December 1808
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Moore's retreat on Coruña was being ably screened by his cavalry. In many minor actions the pursuing French cavalry came off much the worse. In this action General Lefebvre commanding the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard was captured by Trooper Grisdale of the 10th Hussars.
Location
A town in Leon, northern Spain, about 40 miles north of Zamora. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 550
- Casualties :
- 128 (23.27%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 50 (8.33%)
