Episode 141 - Battle of Bailen, the defeat Napoleon never forgot, with special guest Josh Provan
Update: 2025-11-29
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The Battle of Bailén (July 16–19, 1808) was a shocking defeat for Napoleon’s forces during the Peninsular War—and the first time a French field army surrendered in open battle. Special guest and author Josh Provan discusses how Spanish General Castaños surrounded and crushed General Dupont’s troops, forcing over 17,000 French soldiers to lay down their arms.
This stunning Spanish victory electrified Europe, shattered the myth of French invincibility, and inspired resistance against Napoleon across the continent.
⚔️ Learn about:
How Spanish forces outmaneuvered Napoleon’s troops
The leadership of General Castaños
The surrender of General Dupont
Why Bailén changed the course of the Peninsular War
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