Battles & Campaigns · 1809
Battle of Alcañiz
Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain
What happened
Near Alcañiz, west of Teruel, Suchet's French columns attacked the Spanish position. Loygorri's well-aimed Spanish artillery hit the French columns as they came close, and the attack failed.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was a Spanish victory. Suchet pulled out of most of Aragon, and Blake gained about 25,000 new recruits, more than he could arm.
What came next
Suchet struck back and beat Blake at María in June 1809.
Did you know?
Loygorri was the first artillery officer to receive Spain's Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand.
Timeline
- 23 May 1809Battle of Alcañiz.
- 15 June 1809Battle of María.
- 18 June 1809Battle of Belchite.