Battle of García Hernández

July 23, 1812 · Garcihernández

The day after the Battle of Salamanca, heavy dragoons of the King's German Legion charged and broke French infantry squares covering the French retreat.

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Coalition

French Empire and allies

United Kingdom

France

Strength and losses

Strength: 1,770
Killed: 52
Wounded: 69
Missing: 6

Strength: 4,000
Casualties: 1,100–1,600