Thursday, May 15, 2008

Siege of Oropesa, Calatayud, Molina and combats of Segorbe and Benaguacil

The siege of Oropesa of 19 September-11 October 1811 was a French victory during their invasion of Valencia, which saw them capture the coastal town of Oropesa and remove a major obstacle on the coastal road from Tarragona.
The siege of Calatayud of 26 September-4 October 1811 was a significant victory for the Spanish guerrillas over the French garrison of Calatayud.
The siege of Molina of 26 September-27 October 1811 was an unsuccessful attempt by the Spanish guerrillas to help the defence of Valencia.
The combat of Segorbe of 30 September 1811 was a minor French victory during the siege of Saguntum.
The combat of Benaguacil of 2 October 1811 was a minor French victory during the siege of Saguntum

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