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Roncesvalles


Battle Name : Roncesvalles

Date(s) : 25 July 1813

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A long days fighting [11 hours] before the action was broken off because of heavy mountain fog. The French had 17,000 troops available but could not bring them into action because of the broken mountain terrain.

Location

A village just south of the important Puerto de Ibaneta pass near the Franco-Spanish border. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
2,200

Casualties :
530 (24.09%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
350 (7.00%)