Siege of the Salamanca Forts (1812 AD)

Siege of the Salamanca Forts took place in 1812 AD during the Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1812 AD
• Date: 1812-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Peninsular War
• Commanders (A): Auguste de Marmont
• Commanders (B): Arthur Wellesley
• Casualties: approx. 800 killed, wounded or captured 36 guns lost99 killed 331 wounded
• Outcome: Anglo-Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 40.965°, -5.664°

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