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Alicante
Battle Name : Alicante
Date(s) : 16 January 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Spanish Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Acting on his own initiative Montbrun [sent to support Suchet's siege of Valencia and finding his force not required] set up a raid on Alicante. He was beaten back. Figures are not available but casualties on both sides were said to be light.
Location
A fortified port on the Mediterranean coast of Spain about 79 miles due south of Valencia. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,300
- Casualties :
- n/a
