Battle of Puerto de Baños

Quand

12 août 1809

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

40.32° N, 5.86° W

Description

1809 battle during the Peninsular War

1809 battle of the Peninsular War

The Battle of Puerto de Baños saw a Portuguese-Spanish column led by Robert Wilson attempt to defend a mountain pass against Marshal Michel Ney's VI Corps. After a nine-hour combat, Wilson's force broke up and scattered into the mountains. Baños de Montemayor is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Plasencia, Spain.

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