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Matilla
Battle Name : Matilla
Date(s) : 16 November 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force was purely cavalry but the smaller allied force was 'all arms' i.e. had a light infantry company and two guns. This action, still part of Wellington's fall back on Ciudad Rodrigo, was the last in Spain in 1812
Location
A village in northern Spain about 25 miles southwest of Salamanca. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 50 (2.50%)
British & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,300
- Casualties :
- 34 (2.62%)
