Battle

Battle of Palavea

15 Jan 1809 · 43.33° N, 8.39° W

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When
15 Jan 1809
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
43.33° N, 8.39° W
Description
1809 battle

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Battle of Palavea

1809 engagement during the Peninsular War

The engagement at Palavea was fought between the armed forces of the French Empire and the United Kingdom under the lead of Jean-de-Dieu Soult and John Moore, respectively. This battle occurred near the village of Palavea[gl] on 15 January 1809 in the course of the Peninsular War, part of the larger "Great French War". The Palavea encounter was the precursor to the Battle of Corunna.

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