Battle of Corunna
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, French History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: January 16, 1809
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Peninsular War. Result: Successful repulse of French forces allowed the safe evacuation of British forces.
While Sir John Moore waited at Salamanca to be joined by reinforcements from Corunna, his forces carried out a successful diversionary attack that provoked Napoleon I to send a very large force against him. Moore decided to retreat toward Corunna. He arrived there on January 11, but his transports were delayed until January 15, allowing Marshal Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult’s forces to catch up.
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