Battle of Alcolea Bridge

Significance

The Battle of Alcolea Bridge took place on 7 June 1808 near the village of Alcolea, approximately 10 km from Córdoba. The engagement preceded the French entry into Córdoba, which was occupied later the same afternoon. With Pierre Dupont commanding a force of 18,000 French troops against roughly 3,000 Spanish under Pedro Echávarri, the disparity in strength was substantial. The action at the bridge served as the immediate preliminary to the French seizure of Córdoba during the opening phase of the Peninsular War.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)