Battle of Salamanca
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, French History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: July 22, 1812
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Peninsular War. Result: British and allied victory over the French.
On July 22, 1812, French forces in Spain suffered a dramatic defeat at the hands of British and allied armies. Having concealed the bulk of his forces for two days, late in the day, the duke of Wellington noted that a gap had emerged between the French right and left wings, extending Marshal Auguste Marmont’s forces over a ten-mile stretch. Wellington chose that moment to attack, splitting the French army into several parts. Marmont was...
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