16 May 1811
Battle of Albuhera
Blake fights the French at Albuera alongside William Beresfords Anglo-Portuguese army
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Blake fights the French at Albuera alongside William Beresfords Anglo-Portuguese army
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
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