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Rosas
Battle Name : Rosas
Date(s) : 11 July 1808
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
General Reille, commanding a 'thrown together' French division, had been ordered to clear the coast road from France to Barcelona. All attempts to storm the fortified port met with defeat. H.M.S. Montague [74] gave support to the Spanish and landed marines in the harbour.
Location
A fortified port on the Mediterranean coast of northeastern Spain about 10 miles from the Franco-Spanish border. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (5.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,400
- Casualties :
- n/a
