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Col de Balaguer


Battle Name : Col de Balaguer

Date(s) : 18 January 1812

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

Massively outnumbered the whole of the French infantry battalion was captured. There were few deaths on either side. The commander of the French force, General Lafosse, Governor of Tortosa, escaped with 22 dragoons.

Location

A mountain pass 9 miles to the west of Tarragona. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
850

Casualties :
800 (94.12%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
4,250

Casualties :
n/a