THE DAY IN HISTORY · JULY 19
July 19 in history
What happened on July 19: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1808, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Battle of Bailén
19 Jul 1808 — At Bailén, Spanish regulars and levies forced 18,000 French troops to capitulate. It was the Empire’s first surrender in the open field, and Europe had reason to take notice: French troops could be beaten.
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