Battle of Talavera

The battle of Talavera de la Reina

Sujet : Bataille de Talavera de la Reina (1809) Scènes historiques -- 1800-1869 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 13252 Couverture : 28 juillet 1809 Éditeur : London. Pud.d Jan.y 1. 1813 for the proprietors by Mess.rs Colnaghi and C° Cockspur Street

Batalla de Talavera 1809

Illustration in The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and her Allies: from 1799 to 1815

The 3rd Foot Guards at the battle of Talavera, 28 July 1809.
Charge à la baïonnette du 48e régiment de ligne britannique à la bataille de Talavera, 1809.

Monumento a la Batalla de Talavera, Toledo

Estación de Autobuses de Talavera de la Reina

Estación de Autobuses de Talavera de la Reina

Estación de Autobuses de Talavera de la Reina

Estación de Autobuses de Talavera de la Reina

Preliminary note : The victorious Battle of Talavera de la Reina (28 July 1809) was such an important step in freeing Spain from the 6-year long napoléonic yoke (1808-1814) that it has been commemorated by several monuments : in 1909 by this one and ►(File:Talavera de la Reina, Laurel of Victory pf 28 July 1809.jpg), and in 2009 by ►(File:Talavera de la Reina 1809-2009.jpg) and ►(File:Talavera de la Reina, Laurel de la Paz 1809-2009.jpg). Obelisk erected in 1909 on the Cumbre de Medellín, near Talavera de la Reina, to commemorate the first centenary of the Victory of Talavera de la Reina, 27-28 July 1809 by the Anglo-Luso-Spanish forces over the French invading troops. Now in a fence-off private plot.

Preliminary note : The victorious Battle of Talavera de la Reina (27-28 July 1809) was such an important step in freeing Spain from the 6-year long napoléonic yoke (1808-1814) that it has been commemorated by several monuments : in 1909 by ►(File:Talavera de la Reina 1809-1909.jpg) and ►(File:Talavera de la Reina, Laurel of Victory pf 28 July 1809.jpg), and in 2009 by this one and ►(File:Talavera de la Reina, Laurel de la Paz 1809-2009.jpg). Monumental tripode inaugurated in 2009 at km 118 of the highway A5/E90, exit to Talavera de la Reina, to commemorate the bi-centenary of the Victory of Talavera de la Reina, 27-28 July 1809 by the Anglo-Luso-Spanish forces over the napoléonic ones. Coordinates of the monument : (39.9856, -4.8475).

Preliminary note : The victorious Battle of Talavera de la Reina (28 July 1809) was such an important step in freeing Spain from the 6-year long napoléonic yoke (1808-1814) that it has been commemorated by several monuments : in 1909 by ►(File:Talavera de la Reina 1809-1909.jpg) and this Laurel of Victory, and in 2009 by ►(File:Talavera de la Reina 1809-2009.jpg) and ►(File:Talavera de la Reina, Laurel de la Paz 1809-2009.jpg). Laurel of Victory planted in 1909 in the Jardines del Prado, downtown Talavera de la Reina, to commemorate the first centenary of the Victory by the Anglo-Luso-Spanish forces over the napoléonic ones. Coordinates : (39.9615, -4.8226)

Monument erected in 1909 on the Cumbre de Medellin, near Talavera de la Reina, to commemorate the first centenary of the Victory of Talavera de la Reina, 27-28 July 1809 by the Anglo-Luso-Spanish forces over the French invading troops
Historical Overview
Wellington held firm against combined French attacks; heavy casualties.
Quick Facts
British & Spanish
- Commander: Arthur Wellesley
- Strength: ca. 53.000
- Casualties: ca. 6.500
Kingdom of France
- Commander: Joseph Bonaparte / Victor
- Strength: ca. 46.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.300
Strategic Context
British advance towards Madrid after securing Portugal.
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