The Battle of Albuera took place on May 16, 1811, during the Peninsular War. It was fought near the village of Albuera in Spain, where British, Spanish, and Portuguese forces, led by General William Beresford, faced off against a French army commanded by Marshal Soult. The battle was marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Despite being outnumbered, the Allied forces managed to hold their ground and ultimately forced the French to retreat. The battle demonstrated the resilience of the coalition forces and had significant implications for the ongoing conflict against the French Empire in the Iberian Peninsula.