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Col de Balaguer
Battle Name : Col de Balaguer
Date(s) : 18 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
Massively outnumbered the whole of the French infantry battalion was captured. There were few deaths on either side. The commander of the French force, General Lafosse, Governor of Tortosa, escaped with 22 dragoons.
Location
A mountain pass 9 miles to the west of Tarragona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 850
- Casualties :
- 800 (94.12%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,250
- Casualties :
- n/a
