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Battle of Somosierra

November 30, 1808 · Somosierra

Result Franco-Polish victory

Polish light cavalry charged up a mountain pass and captured Spanish guns. The victory opened the road to Madrid for Napoleon.

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French Empire and allies

Coalition

France

Duchy of Warsaw

Spain

Napoleon military commander

Joseph Bonaparte military commander

Jan Kozietulski military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 8,000c. 8,000
Casualties: 300c. 300

Strength: 12,000c. 12,000
Casualties: 2,200c. 2,200
Captured: c. 2,000
Guns: c. 14
Guns lost: c. 14