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Cardedeu
Battle Name : Cardedeu
Date(s) : 16 December 1808
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French VII Corps under St Cyr made a rapid move through the mountains to break the Spanish blockade of Barcelona. Many of the General Vive's Catalans were new levies. The French attack was in a single massive column which easily broke the Spanish line. The Spaniards withdrew from the blockade.
Location
A village in Catalonia, northeastern Spain about 10 miles northeast of Barcelona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (4.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (50.00%)
