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Villafranca
Battle Name : Villafranca
Date(s) : 13 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Allied cavalry were covering infantry who were withdrawing. Althoug out numbered by more than 2 to 1 they fought valiantly and prevented the French from cutting down the infantry.
Location
A town in Catalonia, Spain about 22 miles west of Barcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,750
- Casualties :
- 107 (6.11%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 770
- Casualties :
- 134 (17.40%)
