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- Date is exactly "1808-08-17"
Rolica (French 2nd Position)Scenario#: 2 Date: 8/17/1808 Location: Rolica, PortugalDelaborde expertly withdrew his force near Roliça to a second defensive position before the British flanking columns could encircle him. The new position was extremely strong and could only be reached frontally by four rugged gullies. Wellesley… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |
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Rolica (French 1st Position)Scenario#: 1 Date: 8/17/1808 Location: Rolica, PortugalAfter landing unopposed at Mondego Bay, Sir Arthur Wellesley led a Portuguese/British army of some 15,000 men south towards Lisbon. Opposing him was General Henri Delaborde, with a force consisting only of some 5000 infantry, 500 cavalry and 5 field… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — C&C Napoleonics |