Uprising of Santa Cruz de Mudela facts for kids
The Uprising of Santa Cruz de Mudela was a brave event that happened on June 5, 1808. It was at the start of the Spanish War of Independence, when people in Spain were fighting against French control. This uprising took place in the town of Santa Cruz de Mudela, which is in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha. This town was important because it was on the main road connecting Madrid to Andalusia.
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What Happened in Santa Cruz de Mudela?
On that day, about 400 French soldiers were staying in Santa Cruz de Mudela. The people of the town decided to fight back against them. They attacked the French troops.
The Battle's Outcome
During this uprising, 109 French soldiers were killed. Another 113 French soldiers were captured by the townspeople. The rest of the French troops ran away. They headed back towards Madrid, going to a town called Valdepeñas. The very next day, there was another big uprising against the French Army in Valdepeñas, known as the Valdepeñas Uprising.
Impact of the Uprising
The actions of the people in Santa Cruz de Mudela and Valdepeñas were very important. These events, along with other small fights in the Sierra Morena mountains, stopped French military messages and supplies. For about a month, the French could not easily communicate between Madrid and Andalusia. This was a big problem for them.
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