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Campo Mayor [2]
Battle Name : Campo Mayor [2]
Date(s) : 25 March 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Portugese Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French had only been in occupation for four days [see Campo Mayor [1]] when Brigadier Long brought up a cavalry force. A headlong charge by the British element, 13th Light Dragoon Regiment, overthrew the main defence and drove them well away from the town.
Location
A small town in Portugal about 12 miles northwest of Badajoz. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- 200 (8.33%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 700
- Casualties :
- 168 (24.00%)
