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Santiago de Compostela
Battle Name : Santiago de Compostela
Date(s) : 22 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spainish Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Spaniards were mainly guerrillas [10,000 of the 12,000] of whom only 7,000 were armed. Most of the French were able to withdraw with most of their guns.
Location
A town in Galicia, northwestern Spain about 28 miles south of La Coruña. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,600
- Casualties :
- 600 (16.67%)
Spainish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
