Siege of Astorga
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This article is about the French victory in 1810. For the Spanish victory in 1812, see Siege of Astorga (1812).
The siege of Astorga was an attempt by French forces to capture Astorga, Spain in a campaign of the Peninsular War. Astorga was located on the flank of the French invasion of Spain and Portugal, and was meant to be used as a headquarters during the campaign. For several weeks no attack took place, as neither side had artillery enough to fight well. Shortly after the French guns arrived, however, a hole was made in the wall and the city fell shortly thereafter. The French overpowered the Spanish garrison inside and took the city on 22 April 1810.
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Part of the Peninsular War | |||||||
Astorga is stormed on 21 April 1810 at 7 in the evening by Siméon Fort, 1841-1842 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
André Masséna Jean-Andoche Junot | José María Santocildes | ||||||
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27,000[1] | 2,800[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
800[1] | 2,800[1] |
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Peninsular war: Third French invasion