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Battle of Barrosa
- When
- 5 March 1811
- Where
- Hills of Barrosa
- Part of
- Battle of Barrosa
A British division defeated two French divisions on 5 March 1811, capturing a regimental eagle during an attempt to lift the siege of Cádiz.
Graham's force arrived at the hills of Barrosa on 5 March. Victor attacked Graham's single rearguard division with two divisions. The British victory was tactical but failed to raise the blockade because Spanish troops did not assist effectively, leaving the siege in force until August 1812.
Sources
- Battle of Barrosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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