Translate this Page
San Marcial [1794]
Battle Name : San Marcial [1794]
Date(s) : 31 July 1794 - 01 August 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Spanish in their efforts to prevent the French incursion into Spain established their main position at San Marcial. Pinned by General Frégeville's frontal attack on the 31st the Spanish were then attacked on the 1st by fresh French troops on their flanks. The Spanish, outnumbered and under attack from three sides, beat a hasty retreat abandoning 200 guns.
Location
The monastery of San Marcial is on the Spanish side of the river Bidassoa, north-western Pyrenees, about 7 miles from the Biscay coast. (Spain)
