Les grandes batailles de l'histoire de France
Un panorama des grandes batailles qui ont marqué l'histoire militaire française, du Moyen Âge à l'époque contemporaine.
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Peninsular War (Portuguese front)
1808
3 battles
1 victories
2 defeats
0 indecisive
Below are the engagements of this conflict that took place in 1808, with the forces engaged, commanders and consequences for France in each battle.
Era : Revolution & Empire
- 1808 Battle of Évora Victory
Loison marched toward Lisbon from the Portuguese interior to support occupation forces. At Évora he met resistance from local militias and Spanish volunteers. After a short battle, the French swept enemy positions and took the city, which was then sacked by the troops.
- 1808 Battle of Roliça Defeat
General Delaborde, numerically inferior, sought to slow the British advance toward Lisbon. He positioned himself on the heights of Roliça. Wellesley first attempted an encirclement, then a frontal attack. Despite tenacious resistance, the French were repulsed but withdrew in good order.
- 1808 Battle of Vimeiro Defeat
Junot attempted a frontal attack against Wellesley's fortified positions around Vimeiro. Despite several determined assaults, the French failed to break through. British defensive superiority, well-positioned artillery, and use of terrain prevented any French advance. Junot was forced to retreat.
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