Battles & Campaigns · 1811
Battle of Saguntum
Sagunto, Valencia, Spain
What happened
Suchet invaded the province of Valencia and besieged the castle of Sagunto. Blake marched out from Valencia to relieve it, but his attack on the French right fell apart. The Spanish left fought harder but was finally routed, and the castle surrendered the next day.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It broke Blake's field army and ended the attempt to save Sagunto Castle.
What came next
Suchet waited for reinforcements and then besieged Valencia, which Blake surrendered on 9 January 1812.
Did you know?
Spanish workers repaired the castle walls with stones from ancient ruins, including the Roman theatre.
Timeline
- September 1811Suchet invades Valencia province.
- 25 October 1811Battle of Saguntum.
- 9 January 1812Valencia surrenders.