Battle of Uclés

When

13 Jan 1809

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

39.98° N, 2.86° W

Description

1809 battle during the Peninsular War

1809 Battle of the Peninsular War

The Battle of Uclés saw an Imperial French corps led by Marshal Claude Perrin Victor attack a Spanish force under Francisco Javier Venegas. The French easily crushed their outnumbered foes, capturing over half of the Spanish infantry. Uclés is located in the province of Cuenca 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Tarancón and 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Madrid.

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• Peninsular War2 May 1808 · War of independence