Siege of Astorga

Siege of Astorga
Part of the Peninsular War

Astorga is stormed on 21 April 1810 at 7 in the evening
by Siméon Fort, 1841-1842
Date21 March – 22 April 1810
Location42°27′30″N 6°3′30″W / 42.45833°N 6.05833°W / 42.45833; -6.05833
Result French victory[1]
Belligerents
 France Spain
Commanders and leaders
First French Empire André Masséna
First French Empire Jean-Andoche Junot
Spain José María Santocildes
Strength
27,000[1] 2,800[1]
Casualties and losses
800[1] 2,800[1]
Peninsular war: Third French invasion
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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.

  1. ^ a b c d e Bodart 1908, p. 416.