Battle of Bailén (1808)

Battle of Bailén (Spain vs France) took place in 1808 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 16 July 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: Spain
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Francisco Javier Castaños
• Commanders (B): Pierre Dupont
• Casualties: 1,000 dead or wounded (Spain), 3,000 dead or wounded 17,000 captured (France)
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 38.100°, -3.800°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Bailén · Wikidata entry