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Battle of Orthez

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Battle of Orthez
Part of the Peninsular War
DateFebruary 27, 1814
Location
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom United Kingdom
 Spain
France French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Arthur Wellesley, Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult

The Battle of Orthez was fought on February 27, 1814, between the First French Empire and the forces of the Allies. The Allied forces were led by Sir Arthur Wellesley, while the French were led by Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult. The Allies were victorious.