La Trepa
Battle Name : La Trepa
Date(s) : 06 March 1809
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 Light Cavalry of Soult's II Corps attacked a Spanish force made up of elements of seven different infantry regiments. Over half the Spaniards were killed or captured.
Location
A village in the Zamora province of northwestern Spain close to Puebla de Sanabria. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- n/a
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 700 (58.33%)
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