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Lerin


Battle Name : Lerin

Date(s) : 31 March 1813

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

After the fall of Tafalla a French punitive expedition were busy sacking Lerin when they were surprised by a strong Spanish Guerilla force which included Navarese lancers. Only the commander, Col Gaudin and a few mounted officers escaped.

Location

A village in orthern Spain 28 miles southwest of Pamplona. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,500

Casualties :
1,300 (86.67%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
2,100

Casualties :
n/a