Translate this Page
Figueras [1]
Battle Name : Figueras [1]
Date(s) : 10 April 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Allies [Italian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This key fortress was taken by subterfuge, hence the low loss of life on both sides. The Garrison was a single Italian regiment. Napoleon ordered the immediate re-capture of the place, see Figueras [2]
Location
A fortress in the province of Catalonia, Spain, about 75 miles northeast of Barcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Italian]
- Number engaged :
- 900
- Casualties :
- 35 (3.89%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 25 (1.25%)
