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Battle of Vimeiro

1808 • Lissabon Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

British victory under Wellesley (Wellington), driving the French out of Portugal.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British-Portuguese victory.

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: Arthur Wellesley
  • Strength: ca. 19.000
  • Casualties: ca. 700

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Jean-Andoche Junot
  • Strength: ca. 13.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

British intervention to support Portugal against France.

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