Historical Events tagged with "peninsular-war"
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Military & Warfare
Wellington's Triumph Over Joseph Bonaparte
June 21st, 1813 211 years ago
The Battle of Vitoria resulted in a decisive victory for the Duke of Wellington against Joseph Bonaparte's French forces. Taking place near Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain, the battle marked a turning point in the Peninsular War. Wellington's forces consisted of British, Portuguese, and Spanish troops who capitalized on the disorganization of the French army, leading to a rout that would significantly weaken French influence in Spain.
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