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Gamonal
Battle Name : Gamonal
Date(s) : 10 November 1808
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
The Spaniards were formed up in an indefensible position, easily outflanked and with a wood to their front. The French, under Soult, made a concealed approach through the wood and sent dragoons in a flanking move which rolled up the Spanish line.
Location
A village on the Rio Arlanzón just over 3 miles east of Burgos, north cenral Spain. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (1.43%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (13.64%)
