Battle of Cacabelos
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The Battle of Cacabelos was a minor battle of the Peninsular War that took place on 3 January 1809, at the bridge just outside the village of Cacabelos, Province of León, Spain, as British forces under Sir John Moore making their retreat to A Coruña. In the ensuing engagement with French Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult's advance guard, British units were overwhelmed and forced to mount a hurried withdrawal across the bridge. Ultimately, however, the French forces failed to press their advance further due to heavy losses including the death of French Brigadier General Colbert-Chabanais. The resulting delay allowed Moore's forces to continue their retreat while keeping their forces largely intact.
1809
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Spain, 
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Location: 42.5997, -6.7256, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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Mort du général de Colbert au combat de Cacabelos| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| event | armed conflict | 791 | Battle of the Burbia River | battle, Kingdom of Asturias, emirate of Córdoba | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1809 | Battle of Cacabelos | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1809 | Battle of Villafranca | battle | Wikidata |
| site | tower | Torre do Castro | monument, fortified tower | Wikidata | |
| commons | image | Mort du général de Colbert au combat de Cacabelos | Commons | ||