battle of Talavera
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battle of Talavera
Talavera, battle of, 1809. On 28 July Wellesley's British army of 20, 000 men, co-operating with Cuesta's Spanish army of 34, 000 men, were attacked by 46, 000 French commanded by King Joseph Bonaparte and Marshal Jourdan. The French mounted a series of assaults against the British centre, followed by a turning movement in the north. All were unsuccessful. As a reward, Wellesley was created Viscount Wellington.
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