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In 1812 French forces in Spain were severely overstretched, as Napoleon withdrew the best troops for his invasion of Russia. Wellington saw an opportunity to strike. First he secured the strategic ...

Veterans organizations laid wreaths on the gravesites of the three War of 1812 patriots buried at Weston Cemetery. Many of those participating wore clothing that matched the period.