MAPS OF HISTORY · ON THIS DAY · July 19
THE DAY IN HISTORY · JULY 19
July 19 in history
1808 — Bailén
19 Jul 1808 — Spanish regulars and levies force 18,000 French troops to capitulate — the Empire’s first surrender in the open field. Europe takes note: they can be beaten.
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