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Battle of Ocaña
- When
- 19 November 1809
- Where
- Ocaña
French forces under Soult routed the Spanish Army of the Center, inflicting nearly 19,000 casualties through a Cannae-like encirclement and cavalry use.
General Aréizaga's 51,000 troops were defeated by Soult's forces on 19 November 1809. The French massed battery pounded the Spanish center, while Leval and Werlé attacked specific divisions. This engagement was the worst defeat for a Spanish army on home soil, resulting in significant losses due to French cavalry.
Sources
- Battle of Ocaña Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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