Wellington Strikes: Salamanca 1812

The transcript details the French occupation of Spain, highlighting the challenges faced by French forces, including guerrilla warfare and internal issues. It focuses on Marshall Suchet's disciplined campaigns and Wellington's strategic offensive, culminating in the Battle of Salamanca. Despite initial successes, Wellington's forces eventually retreat, but the campaign leaves the French overstretched, setting the stage for future victories.

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