Head of Confederation
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1808 in Switzerland
Explore 5 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1808.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1808
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Battle of Baylen
Between 16 and 19 July, Spanish forces converged on the French positions stretched out along villages on the Guadalquivir and attacked at several points, forcing the confused French defenders to shift their divisions.
Battle of Baylen
Caught between Castanos and Reding, Dupont attempted vainly to break through the Spanish line at Baylen in three bloody and desperate charges, losing more than 2,500 men.
Battle of Baylen
With Castanos pinning Dupont downstream at Andujar, Reding successfully forced the river at Mengibar and seized Baylen, interposing himself between the two wings of the French army.
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Head of Confederation
Appointed "Landammanns of Switzerland"
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