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Ciudad Rodrigo, British seige of
Battle Name : Ciudad Rodrigo, British seige of
Date(s) : 07 January 1812 - 19 January 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Garrison over Anglo-Portugese Forces
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
Wellington surprised the French by marching his army through the January snows to invest the fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo. Surprise was neccessary to prevent superior French forces who were dispersed across the country concentrating against him. After 12 days the fortress was stormed and taken but with the loss of 59 officers and 503 men. Still a remarkable success.
Location
The border fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 1,889 (94.45%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,700
- Casualties :
- 1,111 (10.38%)
