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Coa River
Battle Name : Coa River
Date(s) : 24 July 1810
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
'Black Bob' Craufurd commanding the Light Division held on, almost too long, at the crossing of the river Coa. Ney's equally headstrong action in advancing too rapidly cost him dearly especially in officers [24 casualties].
Location
Crossing of the river Coa just southwest of Almeida near the Spanish-Portugese border. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 24,000
- Casualties :
- 531 (2.21%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,750
- Casualties :
- 308 (6.48%)
