21 August 1808
Battle of Vimeiro
When a British expeditionary force landed, Junot was beaten at the Battle of Vimeiro and cut off from the French forces. Is then forced to sign the Convention of Sintra allowing him to avoid capture
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When a British expeditionary force landed, Junot was beaten at the Battle of Vimeiro and cut off from the French forces. Is then forced to sign the Convention of Sintra allowing him to avoid capture
When a British expeditionary force landed, Junot was beaten at the Battle of Vimeiro and cut off from the French forces. Is then forced to sign the Convention of Sintra allowing him to avoid capture
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