Villaviciosa
Battle Name : Villaviciosa
Date(s) : 09 December 1710
Part of : The War of the Spanish Succession ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Army [Spain] over Spanish and French Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Stahremberg commanding the Imperial troops [14,000] retreating from Madrid towards Navarre turned to give battle to his pursuers [20,000]. He inflicted considerable casualties, gained a technical victory but had to continue his retreat.