12
to 22 July 1813
West Spain 12 July 1813
General
This is the fifth phase of the 1813 campaign
This is the fifth phase of the 1813 campaign
It covers the period 12 July to 22 July1813
and the fighting in western Spain
between Fifth French army and the Anglo-Portuguese army
It was fought during the period October to
December 2010
Corps deployment at start of campaign
Summary of
the Campaign
Napoleon had ordered most of his best troops
out of Spain to built his
new Grande Armee in northern Europe. He then appointed Soult to organise the
remainder to hold north west Spain.
Wellington has ordered the capture of
Vallalodid as the first step in his offensive to drive the French out of Spain
After a short campaign he forced Soult to
fall back to Burgos
A convincing victory for Wellington
Battles fought during campaign
Campaign
History
12 July Start of campaign
17 July Battle
of Duenas French
victory
18 July Battle
of Valladolid British
victory
22 July Battle
of Baltanas British
victory
Link
to Campaign Blog
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