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Céret
Battle Name : Céret
Date(s) : 20 April 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Spanish] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force was caught on the south side of the river Tech. The French were outnumbered but made matters much worse by panicking. About 200 were drowned trying the cross the river.
Location
A small town in southwestern France about 5 miles from the Spanish border and 20 miles from the Mediterranean coast. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- 350 (19.44%)
Coalition Forces [Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 4,400
- Casualties :
- 17 (0.39%)
