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Battle of Maya 1813

Battle of Maya: Combat du col de Maya
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date25 July 1813Wikidata
Year1813Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictBattle of the PyreneesWikidata P361
ParticipantsFirst French Empire, Kingdom of Portugal, United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandWikidata P710
Coordinates43.2039, -1.4814Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Maya (25 July 1813) saw an Imperial French corps led by Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon attack the British 2nd Division under William Stewart at the Maya Pass—a choke point in the western Pyrenees. Despite the fact that Commander-in-Chief Wellington was taken by surprise, the outnumbered British soldiers fought stoutly. Since the British position was a choke point, the French were unable to effectively exploit their numerical superiority. By the afternoon, the French gained the upper hand and were pressing forward, but the late arrival of a brigade from the British 7th Division stabilized the situation. The British forces slipped away under the cover of night and the French did not pursue effectively. The Peninsular War battle at Maya was part of the Battle of the Pyrenees, which ended in a significant Anglo-Allied victory.

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Location

43.2039, -1.4814 · Spain

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