Siege of Chaves (1809)

Siege of Chaves (Portugal vs French Empire) took place in 1809 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

Year: 1809
Date: 1809-03-12
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Peninsular War
Side A: Portugal
Side B: French Empire
Commanders (A): First siege:, Francisco Pizarro, Second siege:, Francisco Silveira
Commanders (B): First siege:, Marshal Soult, Second siege:, Major Messeger
Casualties: First siege: 3,500 men captured 50 cannons captured Second siege: 4 to 5 men killed (Portugal), First siege: No casualties Second siege: 300 dead 1,500 captured 12 cannons captured More than 1,000 rifles captured (French Empire)
Outcome: French victory (1st) Portuguese victory (2nd)
Coordinates: 41.740°, -7.471°