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#Arroyomolinos1811Extract from the diary of Capt. James Gubbins, 13th LD:Friday 25th La AlisedaMarched at half past five, fine roads, beautiful country. 1 league cross the River Salor; a bridge of
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#Arroyomolinos1811 The Commanders: Rowland Hill was born 11 August 1772 at Prees Hall in Shropshire. The 4th of 16 children, 5 out 6 of his brothers also served in the
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6 April 1812 - The Storming of Badajoz. Wellington orders his men to storm the French held fortress of Badajoz in Spain. What follows is one of the bloodiest engagements
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3 April 1811 - Battle of Sabugal - Wellington attacks a French corps across river Coa but weather & blunders by Light Division commanders almost leads to a disaster. Plan
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