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Battle of Talavera

July 27–28, 1809 · Battle of Talavera

Part of Peninsular War

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Battle of Talavera

Wellesley and Cuesta held off King Joseph's attacks south-west of Madrid.

Commanders

Coalition 1

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington military commander

French Empire and allies 1

Joseph Bonaparte military commander

Participants

French Empire and allies 2

Coalition 2