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Truillas
Battle Name : Truillas
Date(s) : 22 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Spanish] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After their defeat at Peyrestortes 5 days before the Spanish had retreated towards Spain followed by a larger French army. The Spanish made a stand at the river Tech and pulled off a significant victory. The French lost 20% of their troops.
Location
A French village on the river Tech 6 miles south west of Perpignan. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 22,000
- Casualties :
- 4,500 (20.45%)
Coalition Forces [Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 17,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (11.76%)
