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Maguilla
Battle Name : Maguilla
Date(s) : 11 June 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over British Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
In the finest tradition of British cavalry attacks this one met with great initial success but then galloped out of control. The French reserve squadron took the scattered toopers in the flank and caused mayhem. Of the French troops who had been captured [about 100] most of them escaped.
Location
A village in southwestern Spain about 10 miles northeast of Llerena. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 700
- Casualties :
- 51 (7.29%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 700
- Casualties :
- 142 (20.29%)
