El Ataque de Wellington: Salamanca 1812

The video covers the French occupation of Spain during the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the challenges faced by French forces, including guerrilla warfare and the strategic prowess of Lord Wellington. It details the failures of French generals, except for Marshal Suchet, who maintained discipline and achieved significant victories. The narrative follows Wellington's offensive, culminating in the Battle of Salamanca, which marked a turning point. Despite a forced retreat, Wellington's campaign liberated large areas of Spain. The video concludes with a look at the broader implications of 1812, including the Russian campaign.

Which French general was known for maintaining strict discipline and respect towards local authorities in Spain?

• General Junot

• Marshal Soult

• Marshal Suchet

• Marshal Jourdan

What was the outcome of Marshal Suchet's campaign in Valencia?

• He was defeated by a larger Spanish army.

• He captured Valencia and took thousands of prisoners.

• He was forced to retreat due to lack of supplies.

• He joined forces with Wellington.

What was the significance of the French withdrawal of troops for the Russian invasion?

• It strengthened the French position in Spain.

• It left the French forces in Spain vulnerable to Wellington's attacks.

• It led to a peace treaty with Spain.

• It resulted in a French victory at Salamanca.

What strategic advantage did Wellington gain by capturing Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz?

• A direct path to invade France.

• Control over the French capital, Madrid.

• Securing the main routes between Spain and Portugal.

• An alliance with the Spanish guerrillas.

How did the Spanish guerrillas contribute to Wellington's campaign?

• They provided intelligence on French movements.

• They joined forces with the French.

• They remained neutral throughout the campaign.

• They sabotaged Wellington's supply lines.

During the Battle of Salamanca, what was Wellington's key tactical move?

• Forming an alliance with the French.

• Outflanking the French and launching a surprise attack.

• Surrendering to Marmont's forces.

• Retreating to Portugal to regroup.

What was the immediate consequence of Wellington's victory at Salamanca?

• The French army was reinforced and counterattacked.

• Wellington was forced to retreat to Portugal.

• Wellington signed a peace treaty with the French.

• The French army was severely weakened, losing thousands of men.

What was the result of Wellington's march on Madrid?

• King Joseph was forced to leave the capital.

• Wellington's forces were defeated at the gates of Madrid.

• The French regained control of Madrid immediately.

• Wellington was captured by French forces.

Why did Wellington have to retreat from Burgos?

• He was outnumbered by French reinforcements.

• The Spanish guerrillas turned against him.

• His army lacked heavy weapons and resources.

• He received orders to return to Portugal.

What was the impact of Wellington's campaign in Spain by the end of 1812?

• The Spanish guerrillas had ceased their operations.

• Wellington's forces were completely defeated.

• Large areas of Spain were liberated from French control.

• The French had regained full control of Spain.