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Ciudad Real
Battle Name : Ciudad Real
Date(s) : 27 March 1809
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
Sabastiani, commanding the French IV Corps had been sparring with the Spanish for a few days. He saw an opportunity and sent his cavalry plus Milhaud's Division of the Reserve Cavalry Corps in against the Spanish cavalry and scattered them. An opportunist but effective move.
Location
A town in the province of La Mancha, central Spain about 100 miles south of Madrid. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 100 (2.86%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,500
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (20.00%)
