Second Battle of Porto

May 12, 1809 · Porto

Result Anglo-Portuguese victory

Arthur Wellesley's army crossed the Douro River in a surprise attack and drove Marshal Soult's French army out of Porto. The French retreated from northern Portugal.

Coalition

French Empire and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 27,000
Casualties
c. 150
Strength
c. 13,000
Casualties
c. 2,400
Captured
c. 1,800