Battle of Almaraz

May 18–19, 1812 · Almaraz

Result Anglo-Portuguese victory

British troops under Rowland Hill captured the forts guarding the Tagus bridge at Almaraz and destroyed it. This cut the main link between two French armies in Spain.

French Empire and allies

Coalition

Strength and losses

Strength
1,100
Casualties
150
Captured
259
Strength
6,000
Killed
33
Wounded
156
Guns
9