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Las Rozas
Battle Name : Las Rozas
Date(s) : 11 August 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Anglo-Portugese Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Very much an action of two halves with honours ending up about even. Initially the French surprised the Anglo-Portugese and carried off three guns. The Allies rallied and recovered the guns in their counter attack. The results of this scouting mission in force convinced King Joseph that he should quickly vacate Madrid.He fled to Aranjuez.
Location
A village in Spain just over 10 miles northwest of Madrid. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (10.00%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,300
- Casualties :
- 176 (7.65%)
