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Monzon
Battle Name : Monzon
Date(s) : 16 May 1809 - 19 May 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
Habert's advanced guard of a French attempt to take Monzon were cut off over the River Cinca by a Spanish force consisting mainly of armed peasants. The French were forced to surrender, only the Cuirassiers escaped.
Location
A small town in northeastern Spain in the valley of the River Cinca, about 31 miles northwest of Lleida. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,100
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (90.91%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
