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
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.
Date16 March 1837
Location
Oriamendi hill, south of San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
Result Carlist victory
Belligerents
Carlists
Commanders and leaders
Sebastian de Borbón
Strength
9,300 (½ Spanish)
Casualties and losses
~1,000 and 1,500
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