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Ste Barbe Redoubt
Battle Name : Ste Barbe Redoubt
Date(s) : 12 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Redoubt was being held by 200 Spaniards. The French attack was successful and all of the Spanirds were taken. A counter attack by 2,000 Spanish troops was not successful. Wellington ordered that no more attempts were to be made to take the place, it was simply to be by passed.
Location
A redoubt in the Pyrenees about 10 miles inland from the Biscayan coast on the Frenc side of the Franco-Spanish border. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (15.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,200
- Casualties :
- 500 (22.73%)
