Battle of Sahagún

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Battle of Sahagún
Part of the Peninsular War
Date December 21, 1808 Location Spain Result British victory
Belligerents
French Empire	United Kingdom
Commanders
César Alexandre Debelle	Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Strength
600	400
Casualties and losses
120 killed 160 captured	2 killed c. 20 injured

v • d • e Peninsular War Napoleon's Campaign, 1808–1809 Pancorbo – Valmaseda – Burgos – Rosas – Espinosa – Tudela – Somosierra – Cardadeu – Sahagún – Saragossa – Castellón – Corunna

The Battle of Sahagún (December 21, 1808) was a victory of the 15th Hussars over two regiments of French cavalry during the Peninsular War. The 15th Hussars routed the French, taking many prisoners for very little loss to themselves. The 15th Hussars' charge and subsequent victory meant that the French cavalry were reluctant to fight the British cavalry for the remainder of the campaign. The 15th Hussars where awarded "Sahagun" as a Battle Honour, which is still celebrated today by The Light Dragoons.

[edit] External links

• Napoleon Guide: Battle of Sahagun
• British cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars