It is interesting not to limit our studies only to individual regiments but to obtain data and maps of large units such as divisions and brigades. In this case we show the maps of the Boussars cavalry brigade (4th hussars, 13th cuirassiers, 24th dragoons):
As we finish tabulating regiments, it is interesting to obtain data at the army level. The "Armée d'Aragon" is the first large army-type unit that we have finished in tables (only line infantry and French cavalry). We believe that this type of work can complement the usual sources.
Casualties in Spain and Portugal of the 86th line regiment.
After more than a month of work and looking at the records of 13,230 soldiers and non-commissioned officers, this is the result. I note that in the last book (21yc 672) not tabulated there is still data for southern France 1814, but I'll leave that for another. The Three Brothers drowned 6 officers and 251 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, and the names of each of them can be obtained. I have considered them casualties in combat since the 6 officers are listed in Martinien as such.
Some data on the combats of the 86th French line infantry regiment:
The casualties for Vimeiro (1808-08-21) that I have counted include 55 killed in combat and wounded and 9 "rayés en hôpital", 99 wounded and 99 prisoners. For Vimeiro we have 5 officers killed in combat or by wounds, so the ratio would be 64/5, that is to say 1:13 for this battle.
For the Salamanca forts (1812-06-27) I have found 3 officers and 110 non-commissioned officers and soldiers prisoners, which is quite consistent with the sources.
The casualties of Arapiles (1812-07-22) for the 86th according to the status reports are 3 officers and 196 dead and prisoners and 2 officers and 69 wounded. I have located 11 dead and 178 prisoners, a very similar figure, but only 31 wounded (you will have to look at the list). I have found a drip of 38 "rayés en hôpital" until August 6, especially in Burgos hospitals that could be wounded from the battle who later died; with that adjustment the data would match perfectly. For Arapiles we only have 3 wounded officers and I have located another prisoner. Many casualties and few officers affected.
For Osma de Alava (1813-06-18) I have found 5 dead and 272 prisoners. The number given by the sources is 312, the difference could be from another unit or even individuals in which it was not recorded that they were taken prisoner.
The situation states of August 1813, which also gives the casualties of the battle of Sorauren (1813-07-30): 51 dead, 124 prisoners and 135 wounded. I have found 4 dead and 172 prisoners, that is, 176, almost the same as the deaths + prisoners in the statements of situation. It seems to be confirmed that the prisoners of the matriculation registers can include a proportion of those killed in combat. We only have 4 officers wounded for Sorauren.
Thanks for posting this. I'm writing a history of the 1808 Portugal campaign so some of this data will be really useful. However, I'm a little unsure what some of the column headings mean?
For the Portuguese campaign of 1808 you have at your disposal the data of the 32nd, 58th, 47th and 70th line infantry regiments. You can see the summaries of all the regiments in this link.
-The losses of the 70th for the battle of Roliça, following the links you can get to the files of the individuals.
-The losses of the 32th and 58th for the battle of Vimeiro and other small fights, including one in Peniche on 1808-03-06. Deaths due to illness in Peniche, Gaeiras, Lisbon, Abrantes, Pederneiras, Almeida, Coimbra, Figuiera da Foz...
-Deaths from disease of the 47th in Lisbon and in Cascais.
-Losses in evacuation from Portugal and the French ports of destination, the name of a ship comes up a lot "bateau anglais la Minerve”.
If you want I can prepare an excel with what I have of these 4 regiments and keep you informed when I tabulate other regiments.
An excel file with the data of the 4 regiments would be excellent, thank you! You can email me at griffithrob@mac.com. The Minerva and the Four Brothers were both ships that transported the sick and wounded back to France. I have the complete embarkation return if you would like to see it.
Please let me know if there is any information you need from British sources, or anything else that I can do in return.
We are tabulating one regiment after another, there are already 43. One of the last tabulated regiments has been the 4th Hussars:
Map of combat losses in the peninsula of the 4th Hussars https://bit.ly/3NaMdp9
Map of losses from other causes in the peninsula of the 4th Hussars https://bit.ly/3MMJhxK
Casualties in Spain and Portugal of the 86th line regiment.
After more than a month of work and looking at the records of 13,230 soldiers and non-commissioned officers, this is the result. I note that in the last book (21yc 672) not tabulated there is still data for southern France 1814, but I'll leave that for another. The Three Brothers drowned 6 officers and 251 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, and the names of each of them can be obtained. I have considered them casualties in combat since the 6 officers are listed in Martinien as such.
https://bit.ly/3MQWwi2
Only battalions entering Spain.
Thanks for posting this. I'm writing a history of the 1808 Portugal campaign so some of this data will be really useful. However, I'm a little unsure what some of the column headings mean?