Battle of Roliça
Location West
In the Battle of Roliça an Anglo-Portuguese army under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeated an outnumbered Imperial French division under General… Read more…
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HEATH, William, 1795-1840 / Public domain
In the Battle of Roliça an Anglo-Portuguese army under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeated an outnumbered Imperial French division under General of Division Henri François Delaborde, near the village of Roliça in Portugal. The French retired in good order. Formerly spelled Roleia in English, it was the first battle fought by the British army during the Peninsular War.
Source: Wikipedia
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Address 3 Rua Invasões Francesas, Roliça 2540661, Portugal
Coordinates 39°18'46.52" N, 9°11'1.405" W
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