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San Fernando
Battle Name : San Fernando
Date(s) : 28 November 1794
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 French advance into Spain brought them up against the fortress of San Fernando. The Spanish Garrison did not put up strong resistance and battle casualties were few on both sides. The Spaniards were all taken prisoner along with 171 guns.
Location
A fortress in north eastern Spain foothills of the eastern Pyrenees about 5 miles northeast of Figueres. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 9,000 (100.00%)
