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BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss
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BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss
BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss Date: 27 February 1814
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The Battle of Orthez: Wellington's Triumph over Soult on February 27, 1814 This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars, as British and Portuguese forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington decisively defeated the French army led by Marshal Soult at the Battle of Orthez on February 27, 1814. The battle took place in the southwestern French town of Orthez, not far from the Spanish border. The print captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with cavalry charges, infantry formations, and artillery duels all playing out in a swirl of smoke and dust. At the center, Wellington is depicted on horseback, directing his troops with determination and resolve. Soult, seen in the distance, is shown retreating from the city, his army in disarray and suffering heavy losses. The Battle of Orthez was a significant victory for Wellington and the Allied forces, marking the end of the French offensive in the Peninsular War and paving the way for the final showdown between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Allies at the Battle of Toulouse. The print serves as a testament to the bravery and strategic acumen of Wellington and his troops, and to the enduring legacy of the Napoleonic Wars in European history.
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