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Zaragoza
Battle Name : Zaragoza
Date(s) : 15 June 1808
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
The French under Lefebvre had brushed aside other Spanish forces when they came up against the 1,600 troops and the armed citizens of Zaragoza under José Palafox. The French were bloodily repulsed and fell back to besiege the city.
Location
The capital city of Aragon, northern Spain, on the south bank of the river Ebro. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 700 (11.67%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,600
- Casualties :
- 200 (12.50%)
