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Manresa


Battle Name : Manresa

Date(s) : 21 March 1810 - 05 April 1810

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Allies [German]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A series of clashes between part of the Spanish army of Catalonia and German troops from the French VII Corps.

Location

A fortified town on the Rio Cardener about 25 miles northwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, northeastern Spain (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Allies [German]

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
852 (28.40%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :
7,300

Casualties :
n/a