Battle of Medellín

March 28, 1809 · Medellín

Result French victory

Marshal Victor's French army destroyed a Spanish army under General Cuesta at Medellín. The Spanish suffered very heavy losses in the fighting and pursuit.

French Empire and allies

Coalition

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 17,500
Casualties
1,000c. 1,000
Guns
42c. 42
Strength
c. 23,000
Casualties
8,000c. 10,000
Captured
2,000c. 2,000
Guns
30c. 30
Guns lost
19c. 19