Siege of Burgos
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siege-of-burgos-215-2059191
title:
Siege of Burgos
text:
At the siege of Burgos, from 19 September to 21 October 1812, the Anglo-Portuguese Army led by General Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington tried to capture the castle of Burgos from its French garrison under the command of General of Brigade Jean-Louis Dubreton. The French repulsed every attempt to seize the fortress, resulting in Wellington's withdrawal. The siege took place during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars. Burgos is located about 210 kilometres (130 mi) north of Mad
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description:
1812 siege during the Peninsular War
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Burgos
date created:
2007-11-04T06:04:12Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T17:30:26Z
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