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Girona [1]
Battle Name : Girona [1]
Date(s) : 20 June 1808
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French attacks on the medieval fortress town were repeatedly unsuccessful. The Spanish suffered only slight casualties. The French returned to their base in Barcelona.
Location
A fortified city on the Rio Ter in northeastern Spain midway between Barcelona and the Franco-Spanish border. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,900
- Casualties :
- 700 (11.86%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
