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Roncesvalles
Battle Name : Roncesvalles
Date(s) : 25 July 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A long days fighting [11 hours] before the action was broken off because of heavy mountain fog. The French had 17,000 troops available but could not bring them into action because of the broken mountain terrain.
Location
A village just south of the important Puerto de Ibaneta pass near the Franco-Spanish border. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,200
- Casualties :
- 530 (24.09%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 350 (7.00%)
