Battle of Baylen, morning of 17 July 1808
The situation around Baylen on the morning of 17 July. Dupont had decided to split his main force, and has sent Vedel east to deal with the Spanish forces known to be over the Guadalquiver at Mengibar. On reaching Baylen, Vedel discovered that Dufort had moved on to La Carolina, and decided to follow him.
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Rickard, J (19 March 2008), Battle of Baylen, morning of 17 July 1808 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Maps/maps_baylen_17_july_am.html
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