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Carpio
Battle Name : Carpio
Date(s) : 25 September 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Marmont [French Army of Portugal] sent in a probe to clear his way to raise the siege of Ciadad Rodrigo. They came up against a strong British outpost and were repulsed with loss.
Location
A village in western Spain about 6 miles west of Ciudad Rodrigo. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 450
- Casualties :
- 48 (10.67%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- 12 (1.50%)
