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Monzon


Battle Name : Monzon

Date(s) : 16 May 1809 - 19 May 1809

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

Habert's advanced guard of a French attempt to take Monzon were cut off over the River Cinca by a Spanish force consisting mainly of armed peasants. The French were forced to surrender, only the Cuirassiers escaped.

Location

A small town in northeastern Spain in the valley of the River Cinca, about 31 miles northwest of Lleida. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,100

Casualties :
1,000 (90.91%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
n/a

Casualties :
n/a