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Valencia
Battle Name : Valencia
Date(s) : 28 June 1808
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force contained a large number of new conscripts whose morale/determination was poor. Two major assaults on the town were beaten off although nearly two thirds of the Spanish were armed citizens. Moncey fell back to Madrid.
Location
The capital city of the Valencia region of Spain at the mouth of the Rio Turia on the Mediterranean coast. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 29,000
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (4.14%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
