Battle of Medina de Rioseco (1808)

Battle of Medina de Rioseco (France vs Spain) took place in 1808 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 1808-07-14
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: France
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Jean-Baptiste Bessières
• Commanders (B): Joaquín Blake, Gregorio de la Cuesta
• Casualties: 400–500 dead or wounded (France), 2,200–3,000+ 13 guns captured (Spain)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 41.894°, -4.994°

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