The Battle of Morales was fought on 2 June 1813, a cavalry skirmish between the

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's vanguard and the rear guard of the French army. It occurred near the village of

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which is in the vicinity of

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in Spain. General Digeon commanded the French cavalry and Colonel Grant the British hussars, although Major George Robarts was the one who gave the order to charge. Considered a victory for the British, the French cavalry then retreated upon their own retreating infantry and the British cavalry without infantry support were unable to continue the attack.

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* * 1813 in Spain Battles in 1813 June 1813 Battles of the Peninsular War involving the United Kingdom Military history of Castile and León History of the province of Zamora {{Spain-battle-stub