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Fuente del Maestre
Battle Name : Fuente del Maestre
Date(s) : 03 January 1812
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
The Anglo-Portugese were part of General Hill's Corps conducting diversionary raids into Extremadura to cover the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo. The French cavalry formed part of the Army of the South, 5th Division Rearguard. This minor action made Soult aware that the Anglo-Portugese were present in force in the area.
Location
A village in southwestern Spain about 31 miles south of Mérida. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 400
- Casualties :
- 43 (10.75%)
Anglo-Portugese Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 21 (1.75%)
