Action At Garcia Hernandez
The following day, Wellington's King's German Legion (KGL) heavy dragoons performed the astounding feat of "breaking a square" and overrunning a portion of the French rear guard in the Battle of Garcia Hernandez. Moreover, they accomplished this twice within a few minutes.
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