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San Millan
Battle Name : San Millan
Date(s) : 18 June 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Portugese Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although fewer in number the Anglo-Portugese were advancing and consequently French morale was falling. In the couse of this engagement about half the French troops threw away their packs and escaped over the mountains. Three hundred were captured and, as accurate figures are not available, other casualties have been estimated.
Location
A mountain village in northern Spain about 28 miles from Vitoria. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,800
- Casualties :
- 500 (10.42%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 100 (2.50%)
