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The battle of Bailén

The battle of Bailén, the first defeat of napoleon's army

Francesc Cervera


The defeat and surrender of the French general Dupont in this Andalusian town was a severe blow to Napoleon's army, which had to withdraw towards the border under pressure from the English and the numerous guerrilla groups.




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