Historical Events tagged with "soult"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
France's Victory Over Spain at Medellín
The Battle of Medellín saw French forces led by Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult decisively defeating the Spanish army. Fought near the town of Medellín in the province of Badajoz, Spain, the battle was part of the broader context of the Peninsular War. The overwhelming French force, numbered around 27,000 troops, faced off against a Spanish army of approximately 15,000 under the command of General Gregorio de la Cuesta. Utilizing superior tactics and coordination, the French inflicted heavy casualties on the Spaniards, resulting in a significant territorial gain for France and a marked setback for Spanish resistance.
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