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Alicante


Battle Name : Alicante

Date(s) : 16 January 1812

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

Acting on his own initiative Montbrun [sent to support Suchet's siege of Valencia and finding his force not required] set up a raid on Alicante. He was beaten back. Figures are not available but casualties on both sides were said to be light.

Location

A fortified port on the Mediterranean coast of Spain about 79 miles due south of Valencia. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
5,500

Casualties :
n/a

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
6,300

Casualties :
n/a