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Altafalla
Battle Name : Altafalla
Date(s) : 24 January 1812
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Spanish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An error by the previously successful Spanish general, Baron Eroles, resulted in him losing half his men. The action started in heavy fog and Eroles thought he was only facing a single battalion.
Location
A village in the province of Tarragona about 6 miles southwest of Tarragona city. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (50.00%)
