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Villafranca
Battle Name : Villafranca
Date(s) : 17 March 1809
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
An efficient and effective raid by regular Spanish troops on a town in the French rear-areas. Spanish casualties were very light.
Location
A town in the province of Leon, northern Spain, about 12 miles northwest of Ponferrada. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (100.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,800
- Casualties :
- n/a
