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Battle of Almonacid
- When
- 11 August 1809
- Where
- Almonacid de Toledo
French forces under Sébastiani defeated the Spanish Army of La Mancha on 11 August 1809, securing a victory through decisive cavalry charges.
Sébastiani attacked the Spanish positions at half past five with 14,000 troops, without waiting for reserves. The Spanish, under General Venegas, had planned to attack on 12 August. The French victory was cemented by Polish uhlans, forcing Spanish retreat and refuge on the Castillo hill.
Sources
- Battle of Almonacid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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