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Battle of the Pyrenees

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Battle of the Pyrenees
Part of Peninsular War
DateJuly 25-August 1, 1813
Location
Result Tactical Anglo-Portuguese victory
Belligerents
France Britain
Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult
Arthur Wellesley
Strength
53,000 40,000
Casualties and losses
1,300 dead and 8,600 wounded
2,700 captured
4,500 dead or wounded

The Battle of Pyrenees was fought on July 25, 1813 and ended several days later, on August 4, 1813. Marshal Soult engaged Arthur Wellesley, with the Wellington being the victor.