BATTLE // July 11, 1810
Combat of Barquilla
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Significance
The Combat of Barquilla occurred two days after the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo and involved British forces under Robert Craufurd engaging a French detachment operating in the area. The engagement was a minor skirmish within the broader Peninsular War context, arising from French foraging operations rather than any deliberate offensive action. The French grenadiers escaped unscathed, limiting any tactical or operational consequence for either side.
Tactics
A French grenadier force covering a foraging party formed into a single square when attacked by British cavalry. Maintaining this defensive formation, the grenadiers conducted a fighting withdrawal and successfully fended off the British cavalry, retiring without loss.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Empire français200–300medium
Commanders (1)
United Kingdom
Robert Craufurdmajor general
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