BATTLE // May 6, 1809
Siege of Girona
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Overview
The third siege of Girona occurred in northern Catalonia, Spain from 6 May to 12 December 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars. A significant event of the Peninsular War, France's Grande Armée lay siege to the town of Girona for seven months. Girona was strategically important because it controlled the main road between France and Spain.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- France17,000medium
- Spain5,700medium
France fielded a 3.0 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- France14,000medium82% loss rate
- Spain5,000medium88% loss rate
Commanders (3)
France
Pierre AugereauMarshal of the Empire
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