Second Battle of Porto (1809)

Second Battle of Porto (French Empire vs United Kingdom & Portugal) took place in 1809 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1809
• Date: 12 May 1809
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: French Empire
• Side B: United Kingdom, Portugal
• Commanders (A): Jean de Dieu Soult
• Commanders (B): Sir Arthur Wellesley
• Casualties: 2,100–2,400 ----600 killed or wounded 1,500 captured (French Empire), 150 (United Kingdom & Portugal)
• Outcome: Anglo-Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 41.149°, -8.611°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Second Battle of Porto · Wikidata entry