Battle of Foz de Arouce

March 15, 1811 · Freguesia de Foz de Arouce

Result Anglo-Portuguese victory

Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese army attacked Marshal Ney's rearguard as the French retreated from Portugal. Many French soldiers drowned crossing the Ceira River.

Coalition

French Empire and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
8,000
Casualties
71
Guns
12
Strength
7,000
Casualties
250