Siege of Astorga (1812)
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This article is about the Spanish victory in 1812. For the French victory in 1810, see Siege of Astorga.
The siege of Astorga of 1812 took place between 29 June and 19 August 1812, at Astorga, León, Castile-León, Spain, during the Peninsular War.
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Siege of Astorga (1812) | |||||||
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Part of the Peninsular War | |||||||
View of the Town Hall of Astorga | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
French Empire | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maximilien Foy | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,000 14–17 guns | 28,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,200 killed, wounded or captured 14–17 guns lost | Unknown |
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