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Battle of Alcañiz

May 23, 1809 · Alcañiz

Result Spanish victory

A Spanish army under Joaquín Blake defeated the French under Louis-Gabriel Suchet near Alcañiz in Aragon.

On the map Contemporaries

French Empire and allies

Coalition

France

Spain

Louis-Gabriel Suchet military commander

Joaquín Blake y Joyes military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: c. 8,000
Casualties: c. 700
Guns: c. 18

Strength: 9,0009,000
Casualties: 300300