Battle of Corunna

The Battle of Corunna, in Spain known as Battle of Elviña, took place on 16 January 1809, when a French corps under Marshal of the Empire Jean de Dieu Soult attacked a British army under Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore. The battle took place during the Peninsular War, which was part of the wider Napoleonic Wars.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Corunna and War of the Fifth Coalition happened in the same year
• Battle of Corunna and Battle of Eckmühl happened in the same year
• Battle of Corunna happened 1 year after Battle of Somosierra
• Battle of Corunna happened 1 year after Finnish War
• Battle of Corunna happened 2 years after Musket Wars

Timeline

1. Musket Wars1807–1842
2. Battle of SomosierraNovember 30, 1808
3. Finnish WarFebruary 21, 1808 – September 17, 1809
4. Battle of Corunna (this page)January 16, 1809
5. Battle of EckmühlApril 22, 1809
6. War of the Fifth CoalitionApril 10, 1809 – October 14, 1809

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