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Bellver
Battle Name : Bellver
Date(s) : 27 July 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Spanish] over French Forces [Garrison]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The small garrison were overwhelmed by the much larger Spanish force. The number killed or wounded on each side was negligible. The war between France and Spain had already been ended by the Peace of Bâsle, 22 July 1795 but the message had yet to reach the commanders in the field.
Location
A Spanish town in the Pyrenees almost on the border with France about 16 miles from the Mediterranean coast.
Casualty figures
French Forces [Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 1,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
