Battle of the Bridge of Amarante

Overview

The Battle of the Bridge of Amarante was fought during the Peninsular War between Portuguese regular troops and militia regiments under the command of Francisco da Silveira, on the one hand, and a force of French troops under Loison.

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Significance

The Battle of the Bridge of Amarante was fought during the Peninsular War between Portuguese regular troops and militia regiments under Francisco da Silveira and a French force under Loison. The Portuguese force of approximately 2,000 faced a French contingent of around 9,000. Portuguese casualties were recorded in the range of 114 to 211. The engagement formed part of the broader French operations in the Iberian Peninsula during this period, with the disparity in force sizes indicating the scale of pressure Portuguese forces were under. Beyond these basic parameters, the recorded outcome and its consequences for the campaign are not detailed in the available record.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (3)