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Campo Mayor [1]


Battle Name : Campo Mayor [1]

Date(s) : 15 March 1811 - 21 March 1811

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Portugese Garrison

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

A run-down Medieval fort with 50 mostly old and worn out guns was well defended by the Portugese. Its fall was delayed by seven days.

Location

A small town in Portugal about 12 miles northwest of Badajoz. (Portugal)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
4,500

Casualties :
n/a

Portugese Garrison

Number engaged :
800

Casualties :
100 (12.50%)