Battle of Les Sables-d'Olonne (1809 AD)

Battle of Les Sables-d'Olonne (United Kingdom vs France) took place in 1809 AD during Napoleonic Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1809 AD
• Date: 1809-02-23
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Robert Stopford
• Commanders (B): Pierre Jurien
• Casualties: approx. 3 killed 31 wounded24 killed 51 wounded 3 frigates wrecked
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 46.487°, -1.783°

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