Bonaparte13 June 1813
Joseph blows up Burgos while retreating from Wellingtons forces
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Joseph blows up Burgos while retreating from Wellingtons forces
Establishes a 3 line defensive formation of 57,000 behind the River Zadorra
Wellington forces the French across the Pyrenees. Manages to get 55,000 French back into France over the Pyrenees
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