December 1808
Invasion of Portugal
Concentrates his army of 28,000 at Salamanca
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Concentrates his army of 28,000 at Salamanca
Wellingtons Allied Army enters Salamanca unopposed
Wellington defeats a French force of 40,000 under Marmont, opening the way to Madrid
Triumphantly enters Salamanca
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