Military & Warfare

British Defeat French at Battle of La Coruña

In January 1809, British forces successfully repelled a French invasion during the Battle of La Coruña in Spain. Commanded by Sir John Moore, the British troops faced the largest army led by Marshal Nicolas Soult. The fierce battle took place as part of the broader Peninsular War, marking a key moment in the struggle between Britain and France for control of the Iberian Peninsula. The victory, though costly, was vital in maintaining British presence in Spain and supporting local resistance against Napoleon.

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