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Battle of Lácar
- When
- 3 February 1875
- Where
- Lácar, east of Estella
Carlist forces under Torcuato Mendíri surprised a government column near Lácar, east of Estella, on 3 February 1875, capturing artillery, rifles, and prisoners.
The engagement resulted in the capture of several pieces of artillery, 2,000 rifles, and 300 prisoners. Approximately 1,000 men died during the battle, mostly government troops. King Alfonso XII, who was traveling with the column, escaped capture, preventing a more decisive Carlist success.
Sources
- Third Carlist War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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