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Battle of Grijó
- When
- 10-11 May 1809
- Where
- Grijó, Portugal
Wellesley's Anglo-Portuguese army defeated Soult's French forces on 10 May 1809, setting the stage for the recapture of Porto.
The Battle of Grijó, fought on 10 May 1809, resulted in a victory for the Anglo-Portuguese Army under Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Wellesley. This engagement occurred during the Second French invasion of Portugal and directly preceded Wellesley's drive against Soult in Porto the following day.
Sources
- Battle of Grijó Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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