Siege of Olivença (1811)

Siege of Olivença (First French Empire vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1811 during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

Year: 1811
Date: 1811-01-22
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Peninsular War
Side A: First French Empire
Side B: Kingdom of Spain
Commanders (A): Marshal Soult
Commanders (B): Gabriel de Mendizábal, Don Manual Herck
Casualties: 15 killed, 40 wounded (First French Empire), 200 killed 4,161 taken captive (Kingdom of Spain)
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 38.686°, -7.101°