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Peyrestortes
Battle Name : Peyrestortes
Date(s) : 17 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Spanish]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The initial attack by the Spanish on the French camp succeeded but a determined counter attack led by Davout routed the Spanish. Their cavalry fled the field.
Location
A village in south central France about 3 miles northwest of Perpignan and 8 miles from the Mediterranean coast. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (2.50%)
Coalition Forces [Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 1,700 (28.33%)
