BATTLE // March 17, 1809
Battle of Villafranca
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Overview
The Battle of Villafranca del Bierzo took place on 17 March 1809, during the French occupation of León in the Peninsular War. After a bloody four-hour siege the small and isolated French garrison at Villafranca surrendered to Spanish regulars under Brigadier José de Mendizábal and General Pedro Caro, 3rd Marquis of la Romana.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- French Empire1,200medium
- Spain3,800–6,000medium
Spain fielded a 4.1 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Empire français1,274medium
Commanders (2)
Spain
Pedro Caro, 3rd Marquis of la RomanaCaptain general of the Army
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