Battle of Casal Novo
The Battle of Casal Novo was a rear-guard action fought on March 14, 1811, during Massena's retreat from Portugal. During this retreat the French rear-guard, under command of Michel Ney, performed admirably in a series of sharp rear-guard actions. At Casal Novo, the recklessness of Sir William Erskine resulted in costly losses in the Light Division.
Battle of Casal Novo
The Battle of Casal Novo was a rear-guard action fought on March 14, 1811, during Massena's retreat from Portugal. During this retreat the French rear-guard, under command of Michel Ney, performed admirably in a series of sharp rear-guard actions. At Casal Novo, the recklessness of Sir William Erskine resulted in costly losses in the Light Division.
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Le combat de Casal Novo se dér ...... de par une victoire française.
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The Battle of Casal Novo was a ...... losses in the Light Division.
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55 casualties
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French Empire
United Kingdom
date
1811-03-14
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French victory
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Casal Novo, southeast of Coimbra, Portugal
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Le combat de Casal Novo se dér ...... de par une victoire française.
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The Battle of Casal Novo was a ...... losses in the Light Division.
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Battle of Casal Novo
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Combat de Casal Novo
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Battle of Casal Novo
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