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Biar
Battle Name : Biar
Date(s) : 12 April 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Allies [a Light Brigade] were the rearguard for General Murray who was falling back on Castalla. They repeatedly set up ambushes into which the French walked. Although outnumbered 4 to 1 the Allies kept up a fighting retreat.
Location
A mountain pass [carrying the route from Villena to Castalla] and village in the province of valencia, Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,090
- Casualties :
- 300 (3.71%)
Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,200
- Casualties :
- 301 (13.68%)
