Combat of Aldea da Ponte 1811
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 September 1811 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1811 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Portugal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Peninsular War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | First French Empire, Kingdom of Portugal, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167, -6.8667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The combat of Aldea de Ponte was a rearguard action fought on 27 September 1811 during Wellington's retreat from Fuente Guinaldo to Alfayates in the aftermath of the Battle of El Boden.
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