Battle of Vic

When

20 Feb 1810

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

41.92° N, 2.26° E

Description

1810 battle during the Peninsular War

1810 battle during the Peninsular War

The Battle of Vic or Battle of Vich on 20 February 1810 saw a Spanish force under Henry O'Donnell suddenly attack a 5,500-man Imperial French division led by Joseph Souham. After bitter fighting the French prevailed, forcing O'Donnell's men to retreat. The engagement occurred during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars. Vic is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Barcelona in the province of Catalonia.

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• Peninsular War2 May 1808 · War of independence