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Alcañiz
Battle Name : Alcañiz
Date(s) : 23 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French, [Suchet's lll Corps] though outnumbered over all, were superior in guns and cavalry. Blake commanding quite a mixed bag of Spaniards gain an important victory. Consequent on this battle Suchet abandonned most of Aragon and Spaniards flocked to join Blake.
Location
A town in northeastern Spain on thr Rio Guadalope about 55 miles south east of Zaragoza. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,818
- Casualties :
- 800 (10.23%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,546
- Casualties :
- 300 (3.51%)
