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At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish
At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish : here they are depicted making their last stand Date: 19 July 1808
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Media ID 20952205
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1808 Campaign Defeated Depicted Dupont Napoleonic Squares Stand Strategy Utterly Wars
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of historical greeting cards. This card features a striking image from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicting the pivotal moment at the Battle of Baylen on 19 July 1808. Witness the French army under Dupont's valiant but ultimately unsuccessful last stand against the Spanish forces. Immerse yourself in history and add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this evocative greeting card. Perfect for history enthusiasts, military history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and intrigue of the past. Send a piece of history with every message.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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At the Battle of Bailen on July 19, 1808, the French army under the command of Marshal Jean-André Armand Stuart, Duke of Beresford, was decisively defeated by the Spanish forces led by General Castaños and General Palafox. The French army, under the leadership of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Dupont, was caught off guard by the Spanish, who had taken advantage of the hilly terrain to launch a surprise attack. In this print, the French soldiers are depicted making their last stand. The square formation, a common military tactic of the time, was intended to provide protection against cavalry charges. However, the Spanish infantry had managed to outflank the French, leaving them vulnerable on both sides. The French soldiers, with determination etched on their faces, continue to fight despite the odds being heavily stacked against them. The print captures the intensity and desperation of the moment, as the outcome of the battle hung in the balance. The Battle of Bailen was a significant turning point in the Peninsular War, which saw the Spanish successfully resist the French invasion. The defeat of the French army marked the end of Napoleon's initial campaign in Spain and paved the way for the eventual expulsion of the French from the Iberian Peninsula. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the soldiers on both sides, who fought bravely in the face of adversity.
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