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Victory near Almanara highlights mix of British and ally forces
Report from August 17 recounts a major victory near Almanara in Catalonia on July 25–26. General Stanhope led a diverse force through Balaguer and Lerida lines, routing the enemy’s cavalry and causing a large disorderly retreat. Allied losses include several officers. British and Dutch units, Palatines, and Jager squadrons contributed to the action. Prisoners numbered in the hundreds and cannon and baggage fell into our hands.
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Crofts
Besing
Stanhope
Afteronth
N. S
Almanara
Catalonia
N.S
Spain
Wetzel
Italy
Balangar
Lerida
Scio
Aguer
Mr. Pepper
D’ Eck
Quen
Pepper
Matcha
Schlippenbach
Altaras
Noguera
Balaguer
Segra
Sartana
Algeri
Alfaras
Nowera
Franquenberg
Atalaya
Earl of Rochfort
Nassau
Duke de Larne
Verboom
Sieur
Vito Parisie
Guards du Corps
Harvey and Rochfort
OS Juerger