Siege of Alcántara (1706) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Siege of Alcántara
Part of the War of the Spanish Succession
Date 9–14 April 1706 Location Alcántara, Spain Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Allies:  England Portugal	France Bourbon Spain
Commanders and leaders
Earl of Galway Marquess of Minas	Unknown
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	10 infantry battalions, 60 guns captured

The siege of Alcántara was a siege between Allied and French forces in 1706, as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. Lord Galway led a force of British and Portuguese soldiers to attack the garrison at Alcántara. Part of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's army was lost for the French. In total, ten French battalions laid down their arms and surrendered 60 guns to Galway's troops. The Allies proceeded to occupy Madrid two months later.