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Tarifa
Battle Name : Tarifa
Date(s) : 19 December 1811 - 05 January 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Spanish Garrison over French Forces
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The French laid siege to this ancient fortified port. The mainly British defenders with 26 guns put up such a stout defence that the French were forced to withdraw.
Location
A fortified port on the southern most tip of Spain about 40 miles southeast of Cadiz. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 710 (4.73%)
Anglo-Spanish Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 68 (2.27%)
