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Yecla
Battle Name : Yecla
Date(s) : 11 April 1813
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
A surprise and a very effective attack by a relatively small French cavalry force against Spanish infantry. The Spaniards were part of the left wing of the Allies I eastern Spain.
Location
A twon in southeastern Spain about 40 miles north of Murcia. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 500
- Casualties :
- 79 (15.80%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 1,400 (46.67%)
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