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San Sebastián


Battle Name : San Sebastián

Date(s) : 07 July 1813 - 25 July 1813

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

Outcome : A victory for French Garrison over Allied Forces

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

A rather poor attempt against a position of great natural strength. Again General Graham took more casualties than he should have. The siege was lifted because of the French counter advances into Spain.

Location

A Spanish Biscayan port about 10 miles from the Franco-Spanish border. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Garrison

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
316 (10.53%)

Allied Forces

Number engaged :
11,000

Casualties :
1,018 (9.25%)