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Santa Maura [Leucadia]
Battle Name : Santa Maura [Leucadia]
Date(s) : 22 March 1810 - 16 April 1810
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleonic non-specific engagements ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land, Sea
Summary
The Royal Naval frigate H.M.S. Leonidas gave support to this amphibious action. The number of defenders includes 600 locally raised irregulars.
Location
A Greek island in the Ionian group about 50 miles southeast of Corfu. (Southern Adriatic)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,600
- Casualties :
- 800 (50.00%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,300
- Casualties :
- 44 (3.38%)
