ORDER OF BATTLE // July 11, 1810
Combat of Barquilla
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
1 sides catalogued · combined 200–300 estimated
Empire français
200–300
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
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.
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