Battle of Oriamendi
The Battle of Oriamendi (Basque: Oriamendiko Gudua) was fought on 16 March 1837 during the First Carlist War. The battle was an overwhelming victory for the Carlists.
Battle of Oriamendi | |||||||
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Part of First Carlist War | |||||||
View of the Hernani from the Venta de Oriamendi plateau. The Carlists attacking the position defended by General Evans, on 16 March 1837, and the last position of the soldiers of the British Royal Navy. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Carlists |
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sebastian de Borbón |
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Strength | |||||||
9,300 (½ Spanish) | |||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
~1,000 and 1,500 |
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