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Mezquiriz
Battle Name : Mezquiriz
Date(s) : 15 October 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Spanish]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force under General Delaborde advancing into Spain met opposition from a much smaller Spanish force. The Spaniards lost almost a quarter of their men.
Location
A hill range on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees at their western end about 15 miles north of Pamplona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 924 (23.10%)
