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.

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