Second Siege of Gerona (1808)

Second Siege of Gerona (First French Empire & Kingdom of Italy & Kingdom of Naples vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1808 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 24 July 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: First French Empire, Kingdom of Italy, Kingdom of Naples
• Side B: Kingdom of Spain
• Commanders (A): Guillaume Duhesme, Andrea Milossevich, François Schwarz
• Commanders (B): Lt. Col. O'Donovan, Lt. Col. O'Daly
• Casualties: 700 (side A), Light (Kingdom of Spain)
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 41.983°, 2.817°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Second Siege of Gerona · Wikidata entry