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Campo Mayor [1]
Battle Name : Campo Mayor [1]
Date(s) : 15 March 1811 - 21 March 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Portugese Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
A run-down Medieval fort with 50 mostly old and worn out guns was well defended by the Portugese. Its fall was delayed by seven days.
Location
A small town in Portugal about 12 miles northwest of Badajoz. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Portugese Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- 100 (12.50%)
