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Mesa de Ibor
Battle Name : Mesa de Ibor
Date(s) : 17 March 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Many of the Spanish troops were new levies or local militia. On the 'French' side the troops were from Holland, Baden, Hessen and Nassau but they were French led and battle hardened.
Location
A town in the mountains of the Sierra de Altamira, western Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 498 (16.60%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 1,800 (36.00%)
