Battle of Benavente (1808)

Battle of Benavente (United Kingdom vs France) took place in 1808 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 29 December 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Henry, Lord Paget
• Commanders (B): Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes
• Casualties: 50 killed or wounded (United Kingdom), 55 killed or wounded 73 captured (France)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 42.003°, -5.674°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Benavente · Wikidata entry