Siege of San Sebastián

July 7 – September 8, 1813 · San Sebastián

Result French victory (1st siege)

British and Portuguese troops under Wellington besieged and stormed French-held San Sebastián. The assault was followed by looting and a fire that destroyed much of the town.

On the map Contemporaries

Coalition

French Empire and allies

United Kingdom

Portugal

France

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington military commander

Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 9,750c. 10,000
Casualties: c. 5,300
Killed: 1,200c. 1,200
Wounded: 3,800c. 3,800
Missing: 300c. 300
Guns: c. 95

Strength: 3,380c. 3,000
Casualties: 1,900c. 3,100
Captured: 1,200c. 1,200
Guns: c. 97

Units

Anglo-Portuguese Army 5th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)