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Grijon


Battle Name : Grijon

Date(s) : 11 May 1809

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

Part of Soult's force was falling back on Oporto and was caught by part of the main body of the British and Porrtugese force.

Location

A small village about 12 miles south of Oporto, Portugal. (Portugal)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
5,400

Casualties :
250 (4.63%)

British & Allied Forces

Number engaged :
8,500

Casualties :
106 (1.25%)