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Albuquerque


Battle Name : Albuquerque

Date(s) : 15 March 1811

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Garrison

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Spaniards, in a defensible position, surrendered before the action really started.

Location

A small fortified town in Spain 6 miles from the Portugese border and 27 miles north of Badajoz. (Spain)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
900

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Spanish Garrison

Number engaged :
800

Casualties :
800 (100.00%)