Battle of Sabugal

April 3, 1811 · Sabugal

Result Anglo-Portuguese victory

Wellington's army attacked a French corps at Sabugal in Portugal as Masséna's army retreated. The French were forced to continue their retreat into Spain.

On the map Contemporaries

Coalition

French Empire and allies

United Kingdom

Portugal

France

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington military commander

André Masséna military commander

Jean Reynier military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: c. 10,000
Casualties: c. 500

Strength: c. 12,000
Casualties: c. 1,500
Guns lost: c. 1