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Puerto de Baños
Battle Name : Puerto de Baños
Date(s) : 12 August 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Allied Forces [Lusitanians Sp. Port.]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Sir Robert Wilson commanding a mixed force of British allies attempted to hold the pass in spite of having no artillery. The battle became a running fight with the allies moving back from position to position. Eventually the French artillery forced the complete withdrawal of the allied force.
Location
A mountain pass in western Spain about 30 miles northeast of Plasencia. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- 240 (10.00%)
Allied Forces [Lusitanians Sp. Port.]
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 400 (10.00%)
