Battle of María
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Background
The Spanish campaign in early 1809 started with the Battle of Uclés.
Battle
After an inconclusive contest earlier in the day, Suchet's cavalry made a decisive charge that resulted in a French victory. Though the Spanish right wing was crushed, the rest of Blake's army got away in fairly good order after abandoning most of its artillery. María de Huerva is located Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Zaragoza, Spain. The action occurred during the Peninsular War which was part of the larger struggle known as the Napoleonic Wars.
Aftermath
The Spanish campaign in early 1809 proceeded with the French advance in Catalonia in the Battle of Belchite.
Notes
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External links
| Preceded by Battle of Raab |
Napoleonic Wars Battle of María |
Succeeded by Battle of Graz |