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Tarragona
Battle Name : Tarragona
Date(s) : 03 June 1813 - 11 June 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Garrison over British & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
In a brilliant amphibious operation the British & Allies achieved a surprise landing. Extremely poor command by Gen. Sir John Murray lead to the beginning of a formal siege rather than a rapid storming. The fortifications were weak after the French took the place. When Murray heard of the approach of Suchet's relieving force [only 7,000 strong] he panicked. The siege guns were spiked and the 1st Spanish army were left to face the music alone.
Location
A harbour town on the Mediterranean coast of Spain about 47 miles southwest of Barcelona, Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,600
- Casualties :
- 98 (6.13%)
British & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 102 (0.68%)
