BattlefieldsLanding at Barcelona (1704)
Jacobite Risings

Landing at Barcelona (1704)

1704
England
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Pro-Bourbon Spain: 880 troops, 5,000 militia
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Pro-Habsburg Spain: 48 ships, 2,600 troops
Outcome
Pro-Bourbon victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Landing at Barcelona was a failed Allied attempt in May 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession to capture the city of Barcelona from its Spanish pro-Bourbon defenders.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

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