aug 1, 1808 - French defeated by the British
Description:
- The British sent Arthur Wellesly, Later Duke of Wellington, to aid the Spaniards- The British/ Spanish army defeated the French at the battle of Vimiero in Portugal
- The victory gave the British a series of ports and bases allowing them to maintain pressure on the French
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1808
Now
~ 217 years ago