Battle of Alcantara (1809)
The Battle of Alcantara (14 May 1809) saw an Imperial French division led by Marshal Claude Perrin Victor attack a Portuguese detachment under Colonel William Mayne. After a three hours skirmish, the French stormed across the Alcántara Bridge and forced the Portuguese to retreat. The clash happened during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars. Alcántara, Spain is situated on the Tagus river near the Portuguese border, 285 kilometres (177 mi) west-southwest of Madrid.
Battle of Alcantara (1809)
The Battle of Alcantara (14 May 1809) saw an Imperial French division led by Marshal Claude Perrin Victor attack a Portuguese detachment under Colonel William Mayne. After a three hours skirmish, the French stormed across the Alcántara Bridge and forced the Portuguese to retreat. The clash happened during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars. Alcántara, Spain is situated on the Tagus river near the Portuguese border, 285 kilometres (177 mi) west-southwest of Madrid.
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The Battle of Alcantara (14 Ma ...... on was the Battle of Talavera.
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French Empire
Kingdom of Portugal
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1809-05-14
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French victory
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2,000, 2–6 guns
9,500, 12 guns
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The Roman-built bridge at Alcántara
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Loyal Lusitanian Legion and militia
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The Battle of Alcantara (14 Ma ...... mi) west-southwest of Madrid.
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Battle of Alcantara
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