Siege of Astorga (1812) explained

Conflict:Siege of Astorga (1812)
Partof:the Peninsular War
Date:29 June – 19 August 1812
Place:Astorga, Spain
Coordinates:42.4589°N -6.0633°W
Result:Spanish victory
Combatant1: French Empire
Combatant2: Spain
Commander1: Maximilien Foy
Commander2:
Strength1:2,000
14–17 guns
Strength2:28,000
Casualties1:1,200 killed, wounded or captured
14–17 guns lost
Casualties2:Unknown

The siege of Astorga of 1812 took place between 29 June and 19 August 1812, at Astorga, León, Castile-León, Spain, during the Peninsular War.

Background

The French autumn counterattack started with the Siege of Astorga.

Siege

On 29 June, the Spanish troops of Lieutenant-General Francisco Gómez de Terán y Negrete, Marquess of Portago, started the operations, and laid siege to Astorga. The siege was part of the Allied offensive in the summer of 1812. The Spanish VI Army led by General José María Santocildes, by order of General Francisco Castaños, take the measures necessary for the recovery of Astorga. On 18 August, after a hard resistance, the French garrison surrendered to the Spaniards. During the siege, part of the Spanish troops marched towards Salamanca to join the Allied army under Arthur Wellesley, commanded by General Santocildes, and contributed successfully in the campaign with the capture of Tordesillas, blocking Toro and Zamora, and occupying Valladolid.

Aftermath

The French autumn counterattack proceeded with the Siege of Burgos.

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