Battle of Molins de Rey (1808)

Battle of Molins de Rey (First French Empire & Kingdom of Italy & Kingdom of Naples & Swiss Confederation vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1808 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 1808-12-21
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: First French Empire, Kingdom of Italy, Kingdom of Naples, Swiss Confederation
• Side B: Kingdom of Spain
• Commanders (A): L. Gouvion Saint-Cyr, Joseph Souham, Joseph Chabran, Domenico Pino, Louis Chabot
• Commanders (B): Juan de Vives, Theodor von Reding, Conde Caldagues
• Casualties: 400 (side A), 2,200 25 guns (Kingdom of Spain)
• Outcome: French-allied victory
• Coordinates: 41.414°, 2.016°

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