Battle of La Coruña

The Battle of La Coruña, fought on January 16, 1809, was a significant engagement during the Peninsular War in northwestern Spain. British forces, led by Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, were in the process of retreating towards the port of La Coruña to evacuate by sea. They were pursued by a French army under Marshal Nicolas Soult.123

In the ensuing battle, the British successfully repulsed the French attack, allowing for the evacuation of the majority of their army. However, General Moore was mortally wounded during the fighting. While the battle itself was a tactical victory for the British in securing their evacuation, it marked the end of Moore's life and a difficult period in the British campaign in Spain. The French maintained control of the city after the battle.12