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Tajuna
Battle Name : Tajuna
Date(s) : 30 October 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Colonel Skerrett commanding the rearguard of Hill's corps held the long thin bridge over the river Tajuna for the whole day. When night came he set up dummy sentries and slipped away to join his corps. This small action gained valuable time for Hill to join Wellington near Salamanca.
Location
A village, with the same name as the river it is on, lying between Aranjuez and Fuenteduena, Central Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 700
- Casualties :
- 105 (15.00%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 700
- Casualties :
- 43 (6.14%)
