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Molins del Rey
Battle Name : Molins del Rey
Date(s) : 21 December 1808
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
The Spaniards tried to hold the defensive line of the river Llobregat but, outnumbered by more than two to one, they were outflanked and rolled up from both wings.
Location
A village on the Rio Llobregat in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, about 10 miles west of Brcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 400 (2.22%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,600
- Casualties :
- 2,200 (28.95%)
