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BATTLE // January 13, 1809

Battle of Uclés

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Overview

The Battle of Uclés saw an Imperial French corps led by Marshal Claude Perrin Victor attack a Spanish force under Francisco Javier Venegas. The French easily crushed their outnumbered foes, capturing over half of the Spanish infantry. Uclés is located in the province of Cuenca 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Tarancón and 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Madrid. The action occurred during what is called the Peninsular War in English-speaking countries and the Spanish War of Independence in Spain. The war was part of a larger struggle known as the Napoleonic Wars.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • France15,500–16,300
    medium
  • Spain11,300–11,980
    medium

France fielded a 1.4 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Spain7,000
    medium60% loss rate

Commanders (2)

France

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