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Altafalla


Battle Name : Altafalla

Date(s) : 24 January 1812

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

An error by the previously successful Spanish general, Baron Eroles, resulted in him losing half his men. The action started in heavy fog and Eroles thought he was only facing a single battalion.

Location

A village in the province of Tarragona about 6 miles southwest of Tarragona city. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
n/a

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
2,000 (50.00%)