Battle of Miajadas

Battle of Miajadas
Part of Peninsular War

General Count de Lasalle, one of the most talented French cavalry commanders, led the pursuit of the Spanish army ahead of his cavalry division.
Date21 March 1809
Location
Miajadas, Extremadura, Spain
39°9′4.57″N 5°54′30.28″W / 39.1512694°N 5.9084111°W / 39.1512694; -5.9084111
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
France French Empire Spain Kingdom of Spain
Commanders and leaders
Jacques Gervais Subervie Juan Henestrosa
Strength
1 regiment 2 regiments
Casualties and losses
132–150 Low
Peninsular war: Castile & Andalusia
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The battle of Miajadas took place on 21 March 1809 in Miajadas, Spain, and saw the Spanish cavalry led by General Henestrosa ambush the 10th French Horse Chasseurs Regiment commanded by Colonel Subervie. The French troopers suffered heavy losses when the two Spanish cavalry regiments charged them by the flank.