Halidon Hill Position
Edward takes a strong defensive position above Berwick
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July 19 in History
This permanent archive page contains 252 World History Database records for July 19, spanning 1333 to 2026. Recorded topics include Battle of Halidon Hill; Death at Halidon Hill; Halidon Hill Position.
Total: 252Events: 206Births: 2Deaths: 7Battles: 37Countries: 32
Events on July 19
Halidon Hill Service
Neville supports Edward III's army during the battle
Halidon Hill Service
Percy fights on the English side at Halidon Hill
Longbow Tactics
English archers help break the Scottish attack at Halidon Hill
Loss at Halidon Hill
David II's supporters suffer a major defeat outside Berwick
Regency Ends
Douglas's guardianship ends with his death after the battle
Yuan Rule Begins
Toghon Temur becomes emperor of the Yuan dynasty
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Rule of Gascony
Edward III grants the Prince of Wales the Kingdom of Gascony
Reballion of Rebels in Renfrewshire
Suppresses the rebellion in Renfrewshire
Siege of Boulogne
The Duke of Suffolk begins the English siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks during the Battle of the Solent with heavy loss of life.
Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks during the naval fighting against the French fleet in the Solent.
Sinking of Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks near Portsmouth during action against the French fleet.
Sinking of Mary Rose - Open Gunports
Mary Rose heeled sharply during the Solent action, allowing seawater to enter through open lower gunports before the ship sank rapidly.
Arrest of John Dudley
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Arrest of John Dudley
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Baynard Castle Meeting
Privy councillors at Baynard Castle abandon Jane Grey and proclaim Mary queen
Council Submission
Privy Council submits to Mary after abandoning Jane Grey
Declared Queen
Mary is declared Queen in London after support for Jane Grey collapses
Jane Grey Deposed
Jane Grey's nine day regime ends when Mary is proclaimed queen
Mary I Accession
Mary's accession threatens Protestant reformers.
Mary I Proclaimed
Mary I's accession leaves Ridley exposed as a Jane Grey supporter.
Proclaimed Queen
Mary is proclaimed queen after support for Jane Grey collapses
Reballion of Rebels in Cambridge
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Reballion of Rebels in Cambridge
The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested
Succession
Returns to England & becomes the peoples choice. Declared Queen in London
Delayed by bad weather, the Armada is not sighted in England until
Delayed by bad weather, the Armada is not sighted in England until July 19, when it appears off The Lizard in Cornwall, the news is conveyed to London by a sequence of beacons that had been constructed the length of the south coast of England
Invasion of England
Delayed by bad weather, the Armada is not sighted in England until July 19, when it appears off The Lizard in Cornwall, the news is conveyed to London by a sequence of beacons that had been constructed the length of the south coast of England
Invasion of England
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Invasion of England
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Invasion of England
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Invasion of England
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Invasion of England
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Invasion of England
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Invasion of England
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Invasion of England
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Invasion of England
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Invasion of England
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Invasion of England
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Invasion of England
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Spanish Armada, 1st
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Spanish Armada, 1st
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Spanish Armada, 1st
on to the east and towards the Isle of Wight
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada was delayed by bad weather, forcing the four galleys and one of the galleons to leave the fleet, and was not sighted in England until 19 July, when it appeared off The Lizard in Cornwall.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The news was conveyed to London by a system of beacons that had been constructed all the way along the south coast. On that evening, the English fleet was trapped in Plymouth Harbour by the incoming tide.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Spanish convened a council of war, where it was proposed to ride into the harbour on the tide and incapacitate the defending ships at anchor and from there to attack England; but Medina Sidonia declined to act because this had been explicitly forbidden by Philip, and decided to sail
Capture of Salses
The French capture Salses in Rousillon
Defeat at Kliszow
Augustus suffers a major defeat against Charles XII at Kliszow.
Kliszow Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish formations during the victory at Kliszow.
Kliszow Service
Stenbock serves in the Swedish army during the battle of Kliszow.
Rosetta Stone Discovery
French soldiers discovered the Rosetta Stone during the Egyptian expedition, providing a text that later proved central to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
First Bank of England Branch Opens
John Richards serves as Governor when the Bank of England opens its first provincial branch in Gloucester after the banking crisis of 1825.
SS Great Western
The wooden paddle steamship SS Great Western is launched at Bristol under Brunel's direction.
Prince Albert Attends Great Britain Launch
Prince Albert attends the public launch of SS Great Britain in Bristol's Floating Harbour.
SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain is launched as the largest ship in the world and a pioneering iron screw steamship.
Bank Charter Act
The Bank Charter Act links additional note issuance to gold and centralises English note issue.
Bank Charter Act
The Bank Charter Act links additional note issue to gold and centralises English banknote issuance.
Issue Department
Cotton helps implement separate Issue and Banking Departments under the Bank Charter Act.
Issue Department
Cotton implements separate Issue and Banking Departments under the Bank Charter Act.
Bombardment of Solovetsky Monastery
Bombards the fortified Solovetsky Monastery after its defenders reject his demand for surrender.
Defence of Solovetsky Monastery
Refuses the British surrender demand and helps organize the monastery's resistance during the bombardment.
Army of the Main
Manteuffel replaces Falckenstein and continues operations against the southern German forces.
Declaration of War
War is declared against France. Germany is supported by England & Russia who see Napoleon III emulating Napoleon I
Declaration of War
France declares war on Prussia after the Ems Dispatch crisis, beginning the Franco-Prussian War.
Declaration of War
Expects a decisive victory "we shall come across the glorious tracks of our fathers". Declares war on Germany
Lieutenant
Appointed Member of 124th Wurttemberg Regiment
Liverpool Waterfront Landmark
Creates an early large British building using reinforced concrete.
Reich Insurance Code
Oversees enactment of the comprehensive Reich Insurance Code.
Royal Liver Building
Completes the Royal Liver Building on Liverpool's waterfront.
Royal Liver Building Completed
Completes the Royal Liver Building on Liverpool's waterfront.
Social Insurance Consolidation
Consolidates major German social-insurance laws within one statutory framework.
Declaration of War
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's approve of draft ultimatum to Serbia
Duma
The Duma is reconvened for 6 weeks
Invasion of Poland
Russian troops evacuate Warsaw
Fifth Australian Division Attacks at Fromelles
McCay's 5th Australian Division attacks at Fromelles and suffers severe losses.
Fromelles Assault Ordered
Haking orders the joint British-Australian attack intended to pin German reserves at Fromelles.
Bolshevik Party
The offices and printing plant of Pravda and the headquarters of the Bolshevik Central Committee are destroyed
July Days
An arrest order forces Lenin underground after Bolshevik offices are attacked.
Kerensky Offensive
Austro-Hungarian forces join the counterattack toward Tarnopol.
Kerensky Offensive
German forces launch the counteroffensive that breaks the Russian line.
Kornilov Appointment
Appoints Kornilov commander in chief despite Soviet unease.
Pravda
The offices and printing plant of Pravda and the headquarters of the Bolshevik Central Committee are destroyed
Provisional Government
The Provisional Government issues an order for the arrest of Lenin, who is forced to go underground
Resignation of Edward Carson
Resigns as First Lord of the Admiralty
Supreme Commander
Receives growing support from officers after becoming army leader.
Capture of Meteren
The British 9th Division recaptures Meteren
Execution
Writes articles in Pravda & Izvestiia saying Nicholas II was shot trying to escape
Pravda
Writes articles in Pravda & Izvestiia saying Nicholas II was shot trying to escape
Second Comintern Congress
Presides over the opening of the Second Congress of the Communist International
Republic Declaration
Kerensky participates in republic declaration during his political career.
Constitution of Egypt
Dissolves Parliament and governs without the elected chamber during a constitutional crisis.
Coup
Succesfully leads a coup & assumes dictatorial powers
Dissolution of Parliament
Dissolves the Chamber of Deputies and restricts parliamentary government.
Royal Rule
Strengthens royal authority after dismissing Parliament and suspending normal constitutional government.
Treaty Negotiations
The Nationalist government presses foreign powers to revise unequal treaty arrangements and restore tariff autonomy.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Mexico
Scores a hat-trick on his World Cup debut as Argentina defeat Mexico 6-3.
Concordat
The Catholic Church agrees not to become involved in Germany if Catholicism is allowed
Armament
Royal Air Force squadrons are to be increased by 41. Announces a new air Defence program
Government
Diego Martinez Barrio tries to form a new Government, but cannot obtain broad enough support
Government
Diego Martinez Barrio tries to form a new Government, but cannot obtain broad enough support
Government
Jose Giral forms a Government, which orders that arms be issued to the general populace
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Reballion of Rebels in Barcelona
Streetfighting breaks out between police, workers militias & loyal troops & 1200 rebel soldiers
Reballion of Rebels in Barcelona
The Peoples Olympiad opens in Barcelona, a protest against the official 1936 Olympics in Berlin
Reballion of Rebels in Tetuan
Franco flies from the Canary Islands to Tetun and takes command of the army in Africa
Resignation of Santiago Casares Quiroga
Santiago Casares Quiroga resigns as chief of the Republican Government
Resignation of Santiago Casares Quiroga
Santiago Casares Quiroga resigns as chief of the Republican Government
Resignation of Santiago Casares Quiroga
Santiago Casares Quiroga resigns as chief of the Republican Government
Siege of Seville
Seville is unsuccessfully defended by local police troops & a poorly armed workers militia
Visit to London
Pays a Royal visit to Paris
Agreement on Provide Britain with 50 ex-US Navy destroyers
The US agrees to provide Britain with 50 ex-US Navy destroyers in return for access to British naval bases in the western hemisphere
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Home Forces
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Home Forces after the evacuation at Dunkirk
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal, Hitler creates 12 general Field Marshals
Field Marshal
Appointed General Field Marshal
Fuhrer Chancellor
Hitler creates 12 general Field Marshals
Invasion of Great Britain
Begins preparations for an anticipated German invasion of Britain
Peace
Hitler makes his last plea in a speech in the Reichstsag for Britain to make peace
Promotion
Witzleben is promoted to Field Marshal after the victory over France
Promotion to General der Artillerie
Jodl is promoted from Generalmajor directly to General der Artillerie.
Citadel
The Russian fail to take Orel
Citadel
The Russians launch a 3rd attack against Rendulic but are drive back
Operation Gymnast
The British propose "Operation Gymnast," the invasion of French North Africa
Operation Sledgehammer
The Americans wish to launch Operation Sledgehammer in France directly against Germany. Sledgehammer is dropped in favour of Operation Torch, preferred by the British. General Marshall, Admiral King & Harry Hopkins discuss "Sledgehammer" at Chequers. Churchill refuses to co-operate & inisists on an invasion of North Africa instead
Stalingrad Defence Committee
Orders the Stalingrad Defence Committee to prepare the city for war immediately
Bombing of Rome
Receives news of the major Allied bombing of Rome while meeting Adolf Hitler near Feltre.
Feltre Meeting
Meets Adolf Hitler at Feltre as Italy's military position deteriorates and pressure for withdrawal from the war grows.
Capture of Caen
The Allies capture Caen
Stauffenberg Plot
Summoned by Hitler to report on the Volksgrenadier Divisions in the Eastern Front
Assassination of Aung San
Assassinated alongside 7 of his ministers by a political rival
Assassination of Aung San
Assassinated with members of his Executive Council by gunmen linked to U Saw
Assassination of Aung San
Aung San is killed while chairing a meeting before independence
Martyrs Day
Assassination of Aung San and ministers later commemorated as Martyrs Day
Budget
Truman requests an increased military budget from Congress. Sends Congress an emergency appropriation of $10 billion. Increases the annual peacetime military budget to $48 billion
Mobilization
Pledges a "superhuman effort" to pour in men & guns to drive out the North Koreans
Mobilization
US troops land at Pohang-Dong but are pushed back after having formed a defensive line
Aswan High Dam Financing Crisis
Nasser confronts withdrawal of American and British support for financing the High Dam.
British Financing Withdrawal
Britain withdraws its proposed High Dam contribution after the American decision.
Withdrawal of American Financing
Eisenhower's administration withdraws its offer to support financing of the Aswan High Dam.
Withdrawal of Financing Offer
Dulles informs Egypt that the United States will not proceed with the financing offer.
Withdrawal of Western Financing
Nasser's government loses the proposed American and British financing package for the High Dam.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Bizerte Crisis
Tunisia confronted France over the continued French military presence at Bizerte.
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran
Invasion of Vietnam
During the Vietnam War at a rally in Saigon, General Nguyen Khanh made a statement "calling for expanding the war into North Vietnam"
Mobilization
During the Vietnam War at a rally in Saigon, General Nguyen Khanh made a statement "calling for expanding the war into North Vietnam"
Budget
Surtax introduced & public investments cut. Incomes & prices are frozen for 6 months. HP controls are tightened, indirect taxes & post office charges raised. Announces a package of cuts in the House of Commons, in preference to devaluation
Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Pilots Columbia with the crew as Apollo 11 enters lunar orbit.
Bank Nationalisation
Indira Gandhi's government nationalises fourteen major commercial banks.
Presidential Aides Hearing
Presides over another Watergate hearing examining the actions of presidential aides and the relationship between White House operations and the reelection campaign.
President of Yemen
Appointed President of the Yemen
International Declaration
Under the terms of a joint Syriani declaration Bakr would lead a joint federation. Bakr & Asad announce Government against, "the Zionist-imperialist-Sadat onslaught"
International Declaration
Under the terms of a joint Syriani declaration Bakr would lead a joint federation. Bakr & Asad announce a Government against, "the Zionist-imperialist-Sadat onslaught"
Moscow Olympics
Some British athletes compete in Moscow despite government boycott pressure.
Moscow Olympics Opening
Formally opens the Moscow Summer Olympic Games amid a major Western boycott.
Foreign Secretary of France
Appointed Minister of External Relations
Minister of Economics
Appointed Minister of Economics, Finance, and Budget
Minister of European Affairs
Appointed Minister of European Affairs
Minister of Industrial Redeployment and External Commerce
Appointed Minister of Industrial Redeployment and External Commerce
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior and Decentralization
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour, Employment, and Vocational Training
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Reform of Government
The Government proposes to legalize the legal profession
Iraqi Military Pressure
Military pressure increases after disputes over oil and debt.
Reform of Taxation
The Government gives œ3,000m to reduce the impact of the poll tax
Troop Concentration near Kuwait
Masses Iraqi forces near Kuwait during escalating bilateral tensions.
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola, 1st term
Trial
Boxer Mike Tyson had sex with Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant. On September 9, 1991, an Indiana Grand Jury votedsto indict Tyson on three counts, including one for the rape of Washington
Visit to Souda Bay
President Bush tours the Souda Bay US naval base during a visit to Greece
Bombing of Buenos Aires
A bomb rips apart a Panama commuter plane, killing 21, including 12 Jews, a day after a car bomb destroys a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina, killing 95 people
Broad-Based Government Formed
The cabinet includes several parties under RPF dominance.
Government of National Unity
Becomes president in the new Government of National Unity.
Post-Genocide Defence Leadership
Exercises dominant influence in the post-genocide government.
Post-Genocide Presidency Begins
The administration begins rebuilding Rwanda after genocide.
Prime Minister Appointment
Becomes prime minister in the Government of National Unity.
Vice Presidency
Becomes vice president and defence minister.
Constitution of Russia
The Duma passes legislation giving Putin the right to fire provincial governors and takes away the governors automatic immunity and membership in the Federation Council
Duma
The Duma passes legislation giving Putin the right to fire provincial governors and takes away the governors automatic immunity and membership in the Federation Council
International Court of Justice
The International court of Justice (ICJ) rules that the Israeli security barrier violates international law and must be torn down
Security Barrier
The International court of Justice (ICJ) rules that the Israeli security barrier violates international law and must be torn down
Mental Health Act
The Mental Health Act changes detention, treatment and professional-role provisions.
National Development
al-Rifai participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Jupiter Impact Scar
Discovers a dark impact scar in Jupiter's atmosphere from an unobserved collision.
Big Society
Promotes the Big Society as a central theme of his government during a Liverpool launch.
Africa Aid and Trade Speech
Links aid, trade, enterprise and democratic accountability in a speech during a visit to Nigeria.
European Union Act
Introduces the referendum lock for major future EU treaty changes.
Hope Mars Mission
The Hope probe launches toward Mars for the United Arab Emirates.
Russian Military Cooperation
Receives Russian military delegation after the Putin summit.
2026 Final Winning Goal
Scores the 106th-minute goal as Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 after extra time.
2026 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after helping Spain secure its second men's World Cup title.
2026 Golden Glove
Wins the Golden Glove after recording seven clean sheets in eight matches.
Spain World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Spain to its second World Cup title after victory over Argentina.
Ten-Goal 2026 Golden Boot
Scores ten goals for France to finish as the tournament's leading scorer.
World Cup Best Young Player
Wins the FIFA Best Young Player award after Spain's title-winning campaign.
Births on July 19
Birth of Bernie Leadon
Birth of Bernie Leadon, later founding guitarist, banjo player and country-rock influence in Eagles.
Birth of Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch
Birth of Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch
Deaths on July 19
Death at Halidon Hill
Donald Earl of Mar dies in battle against Edward III
Death at Halidon Hill
Hugh Earl of Ross dies during the Scottish defeat at Halidon Hill
Death at Halidon Hill
Kenneth Earl of Sutherland is killed in the Scottish defeat
Death of Francis Knollys
Death of Francis Knollys
Death of Aung San
Assassinated alongside 7 of his ministers by a political rival
Death of Aung San
Death of Aung San in the Secretariat assassination attack
Death at El Jigue
Cuevas is killed while advancing against government positions.
Battles on July 19
Battle of Halidon Hill
Edward II revenges his fathers defeat at Bannockburn
Battle of Halidon Hill
Edward III avenges Scottish victories over his father Edward II. Defeated by Edward III who lays siege to Berwick with a new army & archers longbows
Battle of Halidon Hill
Douglas is defeated and killed during the Battle of Halidon Hill
Battle of Halidon Hill
Wounded in battle, captured & dies in prison
Battle of Halidon Hill
Defeats the Scots outside Berwick using archers and defensive ground
Battle of Halidon Hill
Edward defeats Archibald Douglas and the Scottish army near Berwick
Battle of Halidon Hill
The Scots lose 70 Lords including Earl Douglas & the Earl of Mar. Revenge for Edward IIs defeat at Bannockburn. One of the first uses of the English longbow. Defeats the Scots led by Archibald Douglas
Battle of Halidon Hill
Robert Stewart survives the disaster at Halidon Hill
Battle of Spithead
Edward Clinton sees action against the French at Spithead under John Dudley, Viscount Lisle.
Battle of the Solent
George Carew dies when the Mary Rose sinks during the Battle of the Solent.
Battle of the Solent
Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.
Battle of the Solent
Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.
Battle of the Solent
Claude d'Annebault commands the French fleet during the attempted invasion of England.
Battle of the Solent
John Dudley, Viscount Lisle, commands the English fleet during the Battle of the Solent.
Battle of the Solent
English and French naval forces fight in the Solent during the French invasion attempt.
Battle of the Solent
Henry VIII observes the naval campaign from the Portsmouth area as the French fleet threatens the coast.
Battle of the Solent
John Dudley commands the English fleet during the naval battle against the French in the Solent.
Battle of the Solent
The French fleet confronts English naval forces in the Solent during the attempted invasion.
Battle of Calais
An English attack is launched from the Scilly Isles by Lord Howard
Battle of Dalnaspidal
Leads a royalist force for Charles II but is defeated during Glencairn's rising
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Landen, where Luxembourg wins a major French victory during the Nine Years' War.
Battle of Kliszow
Charles defeats the larger Saxon-Polish army at Kliszow under the New Style date.
Battle of Kliszow
Defeats Augustus II's Saxon-Polish army.
Battle of Baylen
1st setback for Napoleon who calls Spain, "The Spanish ulcer".
Battle of Baylen
and the Imperial French Armys II corps dobservation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de lÉtang.
Battle of Baylen
Spain successfully revolts against French domination.
Battle of Baylen
The Battle of Baylen is fought by the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by Generals Francisco Castanos and Theodor von Reding.
Battle of Baylen
The heaviest fighting takes place near Baylen, a village by the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain.
Battle of Baylen
1st setback for Napoleon who calls Spain, "The Spanish ulcer".
Battle of Baylen
and the Imperial French Armys II corps dobservation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de lÉtang.
Battle of Baylen
Spain successfully revolts against French domination.
Battle of Baylen
The Battle of Baylen is fought by the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by Generals Francisco Castanos and Theodor von Reding.
Battle of Baylen
The heaviest fighting takes place near Baylen, a village by the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Takes command of German Second Army after German forces on the Somme are reorganised.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Takes command of the reorganised German Second Army south of the Somme.
Battle of Marne, 2nd
The British 9th Division recaptures Meteren
Battle of Stalingrad
Orders the Stalingrad Defence Committee to prepare the city for war immediately