Siege of Astorga (1812)

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.

This article is about the Spanish victory in 1812. For the French victory in 1810, see Siege of Astorga.

Siege of Astorga (1812)
Part of the Peninsular War

View of the Town Hall of Astorga
Date29 June – 19 August 1812
Location
Astorga, Spain
42°27′32″N 6°3′48″W
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
French Empire Spain
Commanders and leaders
Maximilien Foy
Strength
2,000
14–17 guns		 28,000
Casualties and losses
1,200 killed, wounded or captured
14–17 guns lost		 Unknown
Peninsular War
Castile 1811–13
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