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Lerin
Battle Name : Lerin
Date(s) : 31 March 1813
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
After the fall of Tafalla a French punitive expedition were busy sacking Lerin when they were surprised by a strong Spanish Guerilla force which included Navarese lancers. Only the commander, Col Gaudin and a few mounted officers escaped.
Location
A village in orthern Spain 28 miles southwest of Pamplona. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 1,300 (86.67%)
Spanish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,100
- Casualties :
- n/a
