Battle of Albuera
May 16, 1811 · La Albuera
Result Inconclusive
British, Spanish and Portuguese troops under William Beresford fought a French army under Marshal Soult in southwest Spain. Both sides lost heavily, but the allies held the field and kept the siege of Badajoz.
French Empire and allies
Coalition
Strength and losses
- Strength
- 24,260c. 18,000
- Casualties
- 5,935–7,900c. 8,000
- Guns
- c. 40