Battle of Maguilla

In the Battle of Maguilla a British cavalry brigade led by Major General John Slade attacked a similar-sized French cavalry brigade commanded by General of Brigade Charles Lallemand. The British dragoons scored an initial success, routing the French dragoons and capturing a number of them. The British troopers recklessly galloped after their foes, losing all order. At length, the French reserve squadron charged into the British, followed by the French main body which rallied. With the tables turned, the French dragoons chased the British until the horses of both sides were too exhausted for the battle to continue. The action took place during the Peninsular War, near Maguilla, Spain, a distance of 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Llerena.

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1812  Wikimedia, Wikidata
battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1810	Battle of Villagarcía	First French Empire, battle, Spain	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1811	Battle of Usagre	battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1812	Battle of Villagarcia	battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1812	Battle of Maguilla	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, battle	Wikidata
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