Battle of Arzobispo

Name: Battle of Arzobispo
Start: 1809-08-08

8 Aug 1809 · 39.80° N, 5.17° W

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When: 8 Aug 1809
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 39.80° N, 5.17° W
Description: 1809 battle of the Peninsular War

Battle of Arzobispo

1809 battle of the Peninsular War

The Battle of Arzobispo on 8 August 1809 saw two Imperial French corps commanded by Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult launch an assault crossing of the Tagus River against a Spanish force under José María de la Cueva, 14th Duke of Alburquerque. Alburquerque's troops rapidly retreated after suffering disproportionate losses, including 30 artillery pieces.

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Peninsular War2 May 1808 · War of independence

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