Battle

Battle of Navas de Membrillo

29 Dec 1811 · 38.92° N, 6.33° W

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When
29 Dec 1811
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
38.92° N, 6.33° W
Description
1811 battle during the Peninsular War

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Combat of Navas de Membrillo

1811 battle of the Peninsular War

The combat of Navas de Membrillo took place on 29 December 1811 near Mérida, Spain, and saw the British light cavalry of General Rowland Hill assault a small Imperial French force led by Captain Neveux. During the action, the French soldiers formed in square inflicted a sharp defeat to the British cavalrymen.

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