70 Medieval Battles of Spain (711–1492): Sieges & Reconquista

70 major battles and sieges of medieval Spain, from the Moorish Conquest of 711 to the Fall of Granada in 1492. Forces, outcomes, maps & tactics.

• Battle of Battle of Guadalete (711): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Guadalete, 711, Near Medina Sidonia, Cádiz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Moorish Conquest battle that shaped Spanish hist
• Battle of Battle of Écija (711): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Écija, 711, Écija, Seville: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Moorish Conquest battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Covadonga (722): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Covadonga, 722, Covadonga, Asturias: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Moorish Conquest battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Roncevaux Pass (778): Who Won, Forces & Outco — Battle of Battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778, Roncesvalles, Navarra: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish his
• Battle of Battle of Clavijo (844): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Clavijo, 844, Clavijo, La Rioja: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Albelda (851): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Albelda, 851, Albelda de Iregua, La Rioja: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish hist
• Battle of Battle of Simancas (939): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Simancas, 939, Simancas, Valladolid: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Calatañazor (1002): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Calatañazor, 1002, Calatañazor, Soria: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Graus (1063): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Graus, 1063, Graus, Huesca: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Barbastro (1064): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Barbastro, 1064, Barbastro, Huesca: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Sagrajas (Zalaca) (1086): Who Won, Forces & O — Battle of Battle of Sagrajas (Zalaca), 1086, Near Badajoz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Toledo (1085): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Toledo, 1085, Toledo: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Valencia by El Cid (1094): Who Won, Forces & O — Battle of Siege of Valencia by El Cid, 1094, Valencia: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Cuarte de Huerva (1094): Who Won, Forces & Ou — Battle of Battle of Cuarte de Huerva, 1094, Near Valencia: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Uclés (1108): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Uclés, 1108, Uclés, Cuenca: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Cutanda (1120): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Cutanda, 1120, Cutanda, Teruel: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Zaragoza (1118): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Zaragoza, 1118, Zaragoza: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Fraga (1134): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Fraga, 1134, Fraga, Huesca: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Lisbon (1147): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Lisbon, 1147, Lisbon, Portugal: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Tortosa (1148): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Tortosa, 1148, Tortosa, Tarragona: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Lleida (1149): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Lleida, 1149, Lleida: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Alarcos (1195): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Alarcos, 1195, Alarcos, Ciudad Real: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212): Who Won, Forces & — Battle of Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212, Santa Elena, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish hi
• Battle of Battle of Muret (1213): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Muret, 1213, Muret, France (near Toulouse): commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish hist
• Battle of Siege of Mallorca (1229): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Mallorca, 1229, Palma de Mallorca: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Burriana (1233): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Burriana, 1233, Burriana, Castellón: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Valencia (1238): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Valencia, 1238, Valencia: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Jerez (1231): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Jerez, 1231, Near Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish h
• Battle of Siege of Córdoba (1236): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Córdoba, 1236, Córdoba: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Jaén (1246): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Jaén, 1246, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Seville (1248): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Seville, 1248, Seville: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of El Puerto de Santa María (1260): Who Won, For — Battle of Battle of El Puerto de Santa María, 1260, El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle tha
• Battle of Siege of Niebla (1262): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Niebla, 1262, Niebla, Huelva: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Río Salado (1340): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Río Salado, 1340, Tarifa, Cádiz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Algeciras (1344): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Algeciras, 1344, Algeciras, Cádiz: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Nájera (1367): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Nájera, 1367, Nájera, La Rioja: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Montiel (1369): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Montiel, 1369, Montiel, Ciudad Real: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Aljubarrota (1385): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Aljubarrota, 1385, Aljubarrota, Portugal: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Antequera (1410): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Antequera, 1410, Antequera, Málaga: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of La Higueruela (1431): Who Won, Forces & Outco — Battle of Battle of La Higueruela, 1431, Near Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Olmedo (1445) (1445): Who Won, Forces & Outco — Battle of Battle of Olmedo (1445), 1445, Olmedo, Valladolid: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Second Battle of Olmedo (1467): Who Won, Forces & Outco — Battle of Second Battle of Olmedo, 1467, Olmedo, Valladolid: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Toro (1476): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Toro, 1476, Toro, Zamora: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Lucena (1483): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Lucena, 1483, Lucena, Córdoba: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Ronda (1485): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Ronda, 1485, Ronda, Málaga: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Loja (1486): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Loja, 1486, Loja, Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Málaga (1487): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Málaga, 1487, Málaga: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Baza (1489): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Baza, 1489, Baza, Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Almería (1489): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Almería, 1489, Almería: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Fall of Granada (1492): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Fall of Granada, 1492, Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Cerignola (1503): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Cerignola, 1503, Cerignola, Italy: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Renaissance battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Garellano (1503): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Garellano, 1503, Garigliano River, Italy: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Renaissance battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Villalar (1521): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Villalar, 1521, Villalar de los Comuneros, Valladolid: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Renaissance battle that shaped Spanis
• Battle of Siege of Alcácer Quibir (1578): Who Won, Forces & Outco — Battle of Siege of Alcácer Quibir, 1578, Ksar el-Kebir, Morocco: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Renaissance battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Lepanto (1571): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Lepanto, 1571, Gulf of Patras, Greece: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Renaissance battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Higueruela (1431): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Higueruela, 1431, Sierra Elvira, Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Gibraltar (1462) (1462): Who Won, Forces & Out — Battle of Siege of Gibraltar (1462), 1462, Gibraltar: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Baeza (1227): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Baeza, 1227, Near Baeza, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Teba (1330): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Teba, 1330, Teba, Málaga: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Late Medieval battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Atapuerca (1054): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Atapuerca, 1054, Atapuerca, Burgos: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Golpejera (1072): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Golpejera, 1072, Golpejera, Palencia: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Consuegra (1097): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Consuegra, 1097, Consuegra, Toledo: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Early Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Navas de Tolosa (approach) (1212): Who Won, F — Battle of Battle of Navas de Tolosa (approach), 1212, Despeñaperros Pass, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that sha
• Battle of Siege of Calatrava (1212): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Calatrava, 1212, Calatrava la Vieja, Ciudad Real: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish
• Battle of Battle of Muradal (1212): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Muradal, 1212, Sierra Morena, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this High Reconquista battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Alhama de Granada (1482): Who Won, Forces & O — Battle of Battle of Alhama de Granada, 1482, Alhama de Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of Ajarquía (1483): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Battle of Ajarquía, 1483, Axarquía mountains, Málaga: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Siege of Cambil (1485): Who Won, Forces & Outcome — Battle of Siege of Cambil, 1485, Cambil, Jaén: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish history.
• Battle of Battle of the Axarquía Mountains (1486): Who Won, Force — Battle of Battle of the Axarquía Mountains, 1486, Moclín, Granada: commanders, armies, tactics and outcome of this Granada War battle that shaped Spanish histor
• Battles of the Moorish Conquest of Spain (711–756) — Battles of the Moorish conquest of Spain — Guadalete 711, Écija, the fall of the Visigothic kingdom and the founding of al-Andalus. Full maps, commanders and outcomes.
• Early Reconquista Battles (722–1085): Covadonga, Simancas, Toledo — Early Reconquista battles from Covadonga (722) to the fall of Toledo (1085) — Clavijo, Simancas, Calatañazor, Barbastro, the wars of El Cid. Maps and commanders.
• High Reconquista Battles: Las Navas de Tolosa, Uclés, Alarcos — High Reconquista battles 1086–1248 — the Almoravid and Almohad wars, Uclés, Alarcos, Las Navas de Tolosa 1212, Muret, and the conquests of Córdoba, Valencia and Seville.
• Late Medieval Battles of Spain: Río Salado, Aljubarrota, Higueruela — Late medieval battles of Spain 1249–1481 — Río Salado 1340, Aljubarrota 1385, Higueruela 1431, the wars of the Trastámaras and the long Castilian-Portuguese conflict.
• Granada War Battles 1482–1492: Alhama, Málaga, Fall of Granada — Battles of the Granada War — Alhama 1482, Ajarquía, Cambil, siege of Málaga, siege of Baza, siege of Granada 1492. The final decade of the Reconquista.
• Renaissance Battles of Spain: Cerignola, Garellano, Pavia — Renaissance battles of Spain — Cerignola 1503, Garellano 1503, the Italian Wars of the Gran Capitán, and the rise of the tercio infantry that dominated Europe.
• Pitched Battles of Medieval Spain — Field Engagements 711–1492 — Pitched battles of medieval Spain — the great field engagements of the Reconquista from Guadalete 711 to Las Navas de Tolosa 1212 and Río Salado 1340.
• Medieval Sieges of Spain: Toledo, Zaragoza, Valencia, Granada — The great medieval sieges of Spain — Toledo 1085, Zaragoza 1118, Valencia by El Cid, Baeza, Málaga, Baza and the ten-month siege of Granada 1491–92.
• Naval Battles of Medieval Spain — Río Salado, Straits, Barbary — Naval battles of medieval Spain — the war for the Strait of Gibraltar, Río Salado 1340, Aragonese Mediterranean campaigns and the fleets of Castile and Portugal.
• Ambush Battles of Medieval Spain — Roncevaux, Covadonga, Ajarquía — Ambush battles of medieval Spain — Roncevaux Pass 778, Covadonga 722, Ajarquía 1483. Mountain warfare, hit-and-run tactics and the frontier chevauchée tradition.
• Raids & Cavalgadas of Medieval Spain — Frontier Warfare 900–1492 — Raids and cavalgadas of medieval Spain — the algaras, chevauchées and frontier raids that dominated everyday warfare on the Reconquista frontier for six centuries.