Battle of Sahagún

December 21, 1808 · Sahagún

Result British victory

British hussars under Lord Paget surprised and routed French cavalry at Sahagún in northern Spain. It was one of the most successful British cavalry actions of the Peninsular War.

Coalition

French Empire and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
400
Killed
4
Wounded
21
Strength
800
Casualties
20
Captured
313