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Uclés
Battle Name : Uclés
Date(s) : 13 January 1809
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 town of Uclés was a trap into which the Spanish force withdrew. Victor commanding the French I Corps took full advanrtage of the situation. The vast majority of the Spanish 'casualties' were troops who surrendered.
Location
A town in central Spain about 50 miles southeast of Madrid. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,500
- Casualties :
- 200 (1.29%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,354
- Casualties :
- 7,327 (59.31%)
