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Lugo
Battle Name : Lugo
Date(s) : 07 January 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A strong position was held by a small force of the withdrawing British. Soult rested his men for a day before attempting to assault it. When it came the French assault force was swept away by a British bayonet charge. The British were able to withdraw having suffered few casualties.
Location
A town in Galicia, northwestern Spain, about 34 miles southeast of La Coruña. (Spain)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (7.50%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- 50 (2.08%)
