Battles & Campaigns · 1809
Battle of María
María de Huerva, Aragon, Spain
What happened
Blake's Spanish army outnumbered Suchet's. The day began with indecisive fighting, then Suchet's cavalry made a decisive charge that crushed the Spanish right wing. The rest of Blake's army withdrew in fairly good order but left most of its artillery behind.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was a French victory that reversed Suchet's defeat at Alcañiz three weeks earlier.
What came next
Three days later Suchet beat Blake again at Belchite.
Did you know?
Even though the Spanish right was crushed, most of Blake's army escaped.
Timeline
- 23 May 1809Battle of Alcañiz.
- 15 June 1809Battle of María.
- 18 June 1809Battle of Belchite.