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Battle of Gamonal

November 10, 1808 · Gamonal

Result French victory

French forces under Marshal Bessières routed a Spanish army at Gamonal near Burgos. The victory opened the way for Napoleon's advance on Madrid.

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French Empire and allies

Coalition

France

Spain

Jean-de-Dieu Soult military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: c. 24,500
Casualties: c. 200

Strength: c. 11,000
Casualties: 3,400c. 3,400
Captured: c. 900
Guns: c. 30
Guns lost: c. 20