Book 2008

Albuera

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Publisher: Crowood
Language: English
Published: 2008

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History
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Spain
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Modern - 18th Century

The battle of Albuera was fought between the forces of France, led by Marshal Soult, and the combined forces of Britain, Portugal and Spain under Sir William Beresford. The battle, named after the Spanish village about which the fighting took place, cost the lives of 13,000 men.