Role of Wellington in battles

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When was battle of Corunna?
1809
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What was significance of Corunna?
Moore killed- new commander needed
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When was battle of Talavera?
1810
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What did Talavera show?
Allies not reliable-and Portugal needed new commander- Carr. Scorched earth policy- showed sign of new tactic.
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What was significant of Torres Vedras pipeline?
Built network which meant that French could not get siege train along.
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When was Cuidad Rodrigo and Badajoz?
1812
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What was significance?
5,000 men lost and towns raided.
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When were Salamanca and Vitoria?
1812, 1813.
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What was significant about Salamanca?
Wellington national hero
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what was significant about Vitoria?
French fell back and allowed France invaded in 1814.
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Who were allies?
Prussia, Dutch, Belgian.
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What happened at Quatre Bras?
Wellington held place and picked site of battle.
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When was Waterloo?
18th June 1815
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Where were 3 locations?
Hougemont, La Haye Sinte, Popellotte.
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Where did Wellington hold troops?
All 3 ,ovations.
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How were French disadvantaged?
Napoleon unwell, ground wet so couldn't carry guns and weapons as easily.
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When was Vimiero?
1808
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What gave British advantage?
Reverse slope- artillery less effective
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Who built lines of Torres Vedras?
Portugese
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What role did Navy play?
Protected Atlantic
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What was significant about Cuidad Rodrigo and Almeida?
Scorched Earth
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What significant about Salamanca?
Attack by cavalry
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How did Wellington describe invasion of France?
"My best work"
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