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Cogorderos
Battle Name : Cogorderos
Date(s) : 23 June 1811
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
The only real fight in northern Spain since the French took Astorga 22 April 1810. Although only a small engagement the Spaniards defeated experienced French troops. The engagement was of greater significance than its size in that it sent a wave of concern through the French Army of the North and persuaded them not to send any troops south to fight Wellington.
Location
A village in northern Spain on the river Orbigo between Astorga and Leon. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 450 (30.00%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
