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Rosas
Battle Name : Rosas
Date(s) : 07 November 1808 - 05 December 1808
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land, Sea, Seige
Summary
The Spaniards were supported throughout the siege by warships of the British Navy. Supplies and troops were brought in and the defence valiantly maintained until almost half of the defenders had been killed, wounded or died of sickness. Some were evacuated by the warships.
Location
A fortified harbour on the Mediterranean coast of northeastern Spain about 27 miles northeast of Girona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (42.86%)
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (8.33%)
