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Guarda
Battle Name : Guarda
Date(s) : 14 April 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Portugese Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Trant with 2,000 Portugese militia attempted to stop a French spoiling raid three divisions strong. The Portugese were dealt with by the 13e Chasseurs à Cheval. There were few casualties on either side most of the Portugese were captured and then later released.
Location
A town in eastern Portugal about 46 miles from Ciudad Rodrigo and 30 miles from the Spanish border. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 400
- Casualties :
- n/a
Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (75.00%)
