Battle of Talavera
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 27-28, 1809
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Peninsular War. Result: British victory over the French.
On July 27, 1809, a combined Anglo-Spanish army commanded by Arthur Wellesley, later duke of Wellington, and Gregorio García de la Cuesta occupied positions north of Talavera. About 34,800 Spanish held the southern half of the line, with their right flank secured at Talavera, and 20,641 British held the northern half of the line, with their left flank anchored on the Cero de Medellin hill. They were faced by 46,138 French troops commanded by Joseph...
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