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Miajadas
Battle Name : Miajadas
Date(s) : 21 March 1809
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
Although this was a small cavalry engagement it was a rare but morale boosting Spanish success. A well laid trap drew the French cavalry [part of the advanced screen of Victor's I Corps] on against a single exposed squadron while seven more squadrons were concealed either side of the road.
Location
A village in the province of Extremadura, western Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 420
- Casualties :
- 133 (31.67%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
